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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.

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Heinrich Böhm

NL
5 records

Eventide

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Festien

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Eiko Jan Feunekes

DE
5 records

Essenza

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)

NL
7 records

Falcon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

May Agro Seed Corp.(TR)

BG
3 records

Falkland

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Fajah

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Renze Klaas Rispens

NL
5 records

Faidra

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hazera Genetics, Izrael

GR
3 records

Empress

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa Breeding S.A.S

NL
5 records

Emiliana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Justus Böhm

DE
5 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Klaas J. Elzes

NL
6 records

Elinor

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Danespo A/S

DK
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Heinrich Böhm

NL
5 records

Euroking

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Heinrich Böhm

DE
4 records

DR0607TC

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Earlion

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Dux

Terminated

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

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
3 records

Eris

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

FR
4 records

Dounia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

FR
4 records

Dunne

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Dundrod

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SEED POTATO PROMOTIONS(N.I.) LTD

SE
4 records

Elvo

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

IT
3 records

Dubrava

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RUP «NAUCHNO - PRAKTICHESKIJ CZENTR NACZIONALNOJ AKADEMII NAUK BELARUSI PO KARTOFELEVODSTVU I PLODOOVOSHHEVODSTVU»

UA
4 records

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

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