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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

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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.

Citrus L. · Citrus

Juan Bautista Forner Valero^^^Antonio Alcaide Pérez

5 records

C-310

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

COKER PEDIGREED SEED CO.

ES
3 records

Agria

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

AT BE BG CZ DE DK +15
38 records

Remarka

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

AT BE BG CZ DE DK +13
38 records

Impala

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

AT BE BG CZ DE DK +11
27 records

Ditta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

AT CZ DE DK EE ES +6
28 records

Fianna

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

EE HR IE LV NL PL +1
20 records

Montana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DE HR NL
17 records

Milka

Protection expired

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

CZ DK ES HR IT SE +2
10 records

Cilena

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DE FR IT LU NL
8 records

Majestic

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HR IT NL SI
6 records

Dombello

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HR NL PL SI
5 records

Urgenta

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DK FR HR
7 records

Yumir

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

DE IT NL
5 records

Elkana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DE LV NL
4 records

Monika

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ NL SK
4 records

Marfa

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BG CZ SK
4 records

Respect

Active

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

DE NL
6 records

VANESSA

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

FR IE
6 records

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

DE NL
6 records

Katahdin

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DK NL
5 records

Adam

Active

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

DE NL
6 records

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