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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.

Ehud

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kweekinstituut KARNA (NL)

FR NL
2 records

Delfine

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B. V.

HU LT
2 records

Carmelo

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

ES SI
2 records

Condor

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES NL
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

BE DE
2 records

Carmen

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kartoffelzucht Böhm GmbH & Co. KG

ES NL
2 records

Atrela

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hoogerkamp, Ir. D.

NL SE
2 records

Alphapeel

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Garden Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Tomruby

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TOMATECH R&D ISRAEL L.T.D.

ES
2 records

SV0946TS

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Stormer

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Xandy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Sicybelle

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Vayana

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Takii and Co Ltd (JP)

FR
2 records

Skarlos

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Sloots Aardappelkweekbedrijf B.V.

NL
3 records

TXECO

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

ES
2 records

VB Aista

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
2 records

Vannetto

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Adagio

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Van der Have B.V.

DK PL
2 records

Tapesh

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

SV5215TD

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable Management, NL

UA
3 records

4K20

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

FR IT
2 records

Revenant

Active

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

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

PL
2 records

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