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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.

Nemo

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Fobek B.V., Tuberosum Technologies Inc.

NL
6 records

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

United States Department of Agriculture -USDA-

ES
4 records

N 6410

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Novano

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saatzucht Niehoff

NL
5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordic Seed A/S

DK
4 records

Nada

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SMEDEKS Co d.o.o

HR
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NORIKA Nordring-Kartoffelzucht-und Vermehrungs-GmbH Gross Luesewitz

DE
4 records

Nevadina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH

DE
5 records

Montezuma

Terminated

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Moscatel

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Miryana

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

P. Petkov, S. Petkov, R. Ivanova, P. Savov

BG
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

N 6428

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Steven Schroeder

NL
4 records

Monika

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
4 records

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

Marion E. Gregory

UA
4 records

Modya

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Semences de France S.A.

FR
4 records

Minoprio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

NL
4 records

Motril

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Meys

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

NL
3 records

Montealto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Montague

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Merle

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG

DE
4 records

Melrose

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Romagnoli FLLI SpA

IT
5 records

Muley

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

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