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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.

Royal

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

LKF-Vandel

DK NL
16 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Mr. J.P.M. Muijsers

NL UA
18 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

R.P.GRAVELAND

FR NL
15 records

Belmonda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Solana, D

DE UA
17 records

Arsenal

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Sjefke Allefs

NL UA
20 records

Kuras

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Mr. G. Kuper

AT CZ DE DK FR NL +3
17 records

Colette

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SCHUCHMANN| Dr. Walter Schuchmann / BOEHM GEORG| Georg Boehm

BG CZ DE EE HR LT +3
16 records

Marnie

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Josef Breun GdbR (DE)

AT DE DK FR HR HU +2
16 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Nederland B.V.

AT CZ DE FR NL PL +2
17 records

Danva

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

LANDBRUGETS| Landbrugets Kartoffelfond, LKF

AT DE DK ES FR IE +2
15 records

Vitesse

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

VAN DER VIIN SAAP

BG CZ DE HR HU SI +1
14 records

Oscar

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Wageningen UR Plant Breeding

CZ HR HU IT NL SI +1
16 records

Bison

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Van der Have B.V.

DK FR LT NL PL UA
11 records

Romanze

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Wolfgang Walter

DE ES HR LT UA
14 records

Siletina

Active

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

Schneider G. Saatzucht GmbH

AT DE DK FR UA
14 records

Virginia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

R.J. Mansholt

DE FR IT UA
13 records

Roko

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT HR HU PL
15 records

Twister

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

GW te Winkel

NL PL UA
15 records

Soraya

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

WOLFGANG Walter, DE

DE HR UA
16 records

Omega

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HETTEMA ZONEN B.V

DE IE UA
17 records

Musica

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

J.P.M.Muijsers

HR NL UA
17 records

Lilly

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SOLANA GMBH & CO KG

CZ DE UA
14 records

Labella

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Jacob Eising

HR NL UA
20 records

Yona

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

GERMICOPA SAS

PT UA
15 records

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