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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.

Avimag

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) ^^^National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre (NARIC)

ES
5 records

Avito

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Averis Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Antal

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Mr. J.Rusko, HU

HU
3 records

Avatar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MAURIZIO BACCHI

UA
4 records

Aveka

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Averis Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Avarna

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Averis Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Anairis

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Aurora

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderhave NV

NL
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Teagasc

IE
6 records

Atary

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Arabesca

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Asta

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

PRZEDSIęBIORSTWO NASIENNE "ROLNAS" SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

Ascott

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Danespo A/S

DK
4 records

Altus

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Averis Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Arterus

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Arnold

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Annegret

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Winfried Lange

DE
5 records

Ardeche

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V.

NL
6 records

Arbiore

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Arawak

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Alliance

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Amsoy 71

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

University of Indiana (US)

FR
3 records

Amyla

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Alba

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

D'EUGENIO ASVERO / D'EUGENIO ITALO / D'EUGENIO RIVO

IT
3 records

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