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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.

Galante

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

DE
6 records

Funtelle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Flixter

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Seeds

ES
3 records

Musa acuminata Colla · Banana

CIRAD-Flhor (FR)

FR
3 records

Frisco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)

FR
4 records

GF 677

Active

Prunus x persicoides (Ser.) M. Vilm. & Bois · Peach x Almond

INRA France (FR)

UA
6 records

Forzapro

Active

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

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Foose

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ROB SCHAAREMEN

NL
3 records

Gaya

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Aardappelkweek- en Selectiebedrijf Ijsselmeerpolders B.V.

NL
5 records

Musa acuminata Colla · Banana

CIRAD-Flhor (FR)

FR
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa Breeding S.A.S

PT
4 records

Favorita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Gaiane

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa SAS, FR

FR
4 records

Filipa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

DE
5 records

Firmont

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Fervour

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Fidelity

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Teagasc Crops Research Department

IE
6 records

FSG 408DP

Protection expired

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

EE
3 records

Festina

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Firma Nasienna GRANUM - Z. Manias - S. Menc - J. Szymański Spółka Jawna

PL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Felinem

Active

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

INIA-DIP.ARAGON

ES
5 records

Firmus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

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