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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.

Vardanza

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

UG 8114

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Ulme

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

OAR Martin Scheidt in Bayerische Landesanstalt für Bodenkultur und Pflanzenbau / LD Dr. Munzert in Bayerische Landesanstalt für Bodenkultur und Pflanzenbau

DE
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Totalisa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BHN SEED RESEARCH

ES
2 records

Tyfrane

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Tradex

Active

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

Michaela Schlathölter

DE
3 records

UG 15908

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Trabuco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Tyscala

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Tovale

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Tucano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Torva

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Landbrugets Kartoffelfond

DK
2 records

Torpeda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
8 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Topgun

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DLF Beet Seed APS

PL
2 records

Tomilini

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Tonacja

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
4 records

Tomaxo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Tromba

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Trioset

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

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