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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.

DRK 936

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Dulciane

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FI FR
5 records

Falcon

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Lars Naested

DK UA
8 records

Factotum

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

Ing. Piet Lammers

DE UA
5 records

DRC 564

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TOMAS DAVID LOMAS CANO

NL UA
6 records

Corleone

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA
6 records

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)

HR NL
6 records

Delfo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Paul Degreef

NL UA
8 records

Delos

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES NL
5 records

Carrera

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.

DE NL
7 records

Cuatrero

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Cardinal

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

DE FR
5 records

Cripto

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

EN.N.RISI

ES IT
5 records

Corporal

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Michaela Schlathölter

DE NL
6 records

Calisto

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saatzucht Hergen Berding

DE NL
7 records

Consul

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH Herrn Asmus Sören Petersen

DE NL
6 records

Denar

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL UA
8 records

Cezanne

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

VANDINTER SEMO B.V.

DE NL
5 records

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.

DE NL
4 records

Cereza

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Johannes Martinus Kannegieter (J.M. Kannegieter)

NL UA
6 records

Celeste

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.

DE NL
6 records

Cassius

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Ir. Hervé de Clercq c/o ILVO - Plant-Toegepaste Genetica en Veredeling

BE DE
6 records

Cargold

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

BE FR
5 records

Button

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

STRUBE D and S GMBH

DE DK
4 records

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