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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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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.

Peela

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SOLANA GMBH & CO KG

NL
9 records

Onuba

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
8 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Interseed Potatoes GmbH

DE
8 records

Marisol

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

R.P.GRAVELAND

NL
9 records

Islara

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant innovation GmbH & Co. KG, 21337 Luneburg

DE
8 records

Figaro

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Solana, D

DE
10 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Justus Böhm

DE
8 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Silvertand, B. C. H. J.

NL
8 records

Danina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Justus Böhm

DE
8 records

Corolle

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)

FR
8 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Sygnet PB, GB

NL
10 records

Brianna

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Stet Holland B.V.

NL
8 records

Buster

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Teagasc Crops Research Centre

IE
8 records

Bordeaux

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

TPC Research BV

NL
7 records

Azovian

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NUNHEMS ZADEN

NL
9 records

Bellinda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Heinrich Böhm

NL
9 records

Armedi

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

PETER LEONARD OLDENKAMP / AGRICO RESEARCH B.V.

NL
10 records

Axenia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Winfried Lange, Frank Lange

DE
9 records

Alicante

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico BV

NL
9 records

Aquarius

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

NEW SOUTH WALES DEP.OF AGRIC.

IT
12 records

Apache

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Zella J. Doig

NL
10 records

Anouk

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V.

NL
8 records

Adato

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Lantmõnnen Seed B.V.

NL
8 records

Vizelle

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CYGNET POTATO BREEDERS

7 records

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