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Pests

Nematodes

Nematodes are microscopic roundworm endoparasites that feed on plant sap and cause significant yield losses. Varietal resistance is provided by genetic mechanisms that prevent pest reproduction and is assessed according to the International Seed Federation scale.

Mentioned in descriptions 13 637 varieties reference book.

Nematodes are microscopic roundworms ranging from 0.3 to 2 mm in size that act as obligate plant parasites. Most species penetrate root, stem, or bulb tissues, causing growth inhibition, wilting, and patchy crop development, with tissue damage often facilitating secondary infections.

Varietal resistance to nematodes is based on the plant's genetic apparatus, including specific R-genes that limit the feeding or reproduction of the pest. In some cases, protection is provided by a hypersensitive response, where local cell death occurs at the site of infection.

Protection efficacy is evaluated using International Seed Federation codes: HR denotes high resistance with limited parasite development under high inoculum pressure, while IR indicates intermediate resistance. The level of protection is race-specific and depends on the specific species and pathotype of the nematode.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Botticino

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Celebrity

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BG
1 record

Clizia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Cicerone

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Denar

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SK
1 record

Cajka

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SK
1 record

Bellaroca

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UA
1 record

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
1 record

Brutus

Withdrawn

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

DE
1 record

Benol

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NL
1 record

DEEMA

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

HU
1 record

CHEREZA

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UA
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Bura

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Casa del Sol

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Big Force

Terminated

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

NL
1 record

Argeș 123

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Anahita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Cannonao

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Abelius F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UA
1 record

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