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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.

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SNOW BRAND SEED CO.LTD

IT
5 records

Saloon

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

J.J.M. Hendrickx c/o Advanta Seeds B.V.

DE
5 records

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

TAKII and CO LTD

NL
6 records

Rubin

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RUP «NAUCHNO - PRAKTICHESKIJ CZENTR NACZIONALNOJ AKADEMII NAUK BELARUSI PO KARTOFELEVODSTVU I PLODOOVOSHHEVODSTVU»

DE
7 records

Roslin

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Jacob Heidemans

NL
7 records

Romietto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Rocal

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ESASEM SPA

IT
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Austinus Jansen

NL
8 records

Regresso

Protection expired

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

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE
5 records

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

Andreas Gertz

DE
5 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
6 records

Reine

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

FR
6 records

Rivola

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Den Hartigh BV

NL
6 records

Rexx

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Lammers Seed Options B.V.

DE
5 records

Revolver

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE
6 records

Qualitet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
4 records

Pirat

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

LAMMERS SEED OPTIONS

DE
4 records

Paulonas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Painita

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
8 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Zohar Gar

ES
5 records

Orca

Active

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

Michiel E. de Vries c/o Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V.

DE
5 records

Panekra

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Orizaba

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Ken Owens.

FR
6 records

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