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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

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
4 records

Efe

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Sultan Sahin, Recep Kaya, Necmi Beser, Halil Surek,

UA
4 records

Dohkko

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Dynafort

Active

Solanum lycopersicum x Solanum pimpinellifolium · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Duratom

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Dubino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Django

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bavaria Saat GbR

DE
4 records

Delisher

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
5 records

Daylos

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Dino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.CLAUSE

NL
3 records

Donna

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Spriensma, O.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
3 records

Deltapine 41

Protection expired

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

DELTA&PINE LAND HOLDING

ES
3 records

Defensor

Active

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

Jean Winoc Hennart

FR
5 records

Darling

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Danespo A/S

DK
4 records

Dancer

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Teagasc Crops Research Department

IE
4 records

CPB-4475

Active

Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.

ES
3 records

Coyame

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
5 records

Diabolik

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

FR
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
4 records

Delux

Active

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

PANAM FRANCE SARL, FR

FR
4 records

Columbia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

DE
5 records

Creativo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Dedalo

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

ENTE NAZIONALE RISI

IT
3 records

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