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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.

Tyna

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

ES NL
3 records

Tuba

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG

DE NL
5 records

Tonga

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderhave NV

DK NL
3 records

Umex

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Tyrlain

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

ES NL
4 records

Tomary

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Suomy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Tarquito

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA
6 records

Spirit

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Surya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR UA
4 records

Tenorio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CLAUSE TEZIER,S.A.

ES FR
3 records

Skonto

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NIEHOFF| Dr. Karl-Heinrich Niehoff

AT DE
5 records

Stayer

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Lantmännen SW Seed

NL SE
5 records

Syta

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tezier SA (FR)

FR PL
3 records

Samori

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM S.p.A

HU UA
4 records

SW Weitor

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Löhde Jörgen

DK SE
5 records

SVTM9018

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE PL
3 records

Solemio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES NL
4 records

Shivious

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Rudawa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

DE PL
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE NL
3 records

Sol ii

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SVALOF AB

ES SE
3 records

Sensei

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

ES NL
4 records

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