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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.

Rosalin

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
3 records

Romesa

Active

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

PRZEDSIęBIORSTWO NASIENNE "ROLNAS" SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Semences Innovation Protection Recherche et Environnement (SIPRE) S.A.R.L. Unipersonnelle

NL
6 records

Rumpel

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
4 records

Robusta

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UNIPLANTA| Uniplanta - Saatzucht KG

DE
5 records

Rilana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH

DE
6 records

Respons

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DK
5 records

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

Andreas Gertz

DE
4 records

Regent

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin, F

FR
4 records

Retador

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.CLAUSE

FR
5 records

Rashida KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE
3 records

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

Andreas Gertz

DE
5 records

Queenita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Rathlin

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

J E COCKRAM

IE
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Pr59n59

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

IT
5 records

Rara

Active

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

J. Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V. Herrn P.J.H.G. Packbier

DE
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
4 records

Punto

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DK
5 records

Priam

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du Comité Nord G.I.E.

FR
4 records

Radena

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

PRZEDSIęBIORSTWO NASIENNE "ROLNAS" SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

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