Diseases
Leaf spot diseases are a group of fungal, bacterial, or viral disorders manifesting as tissue necrosis in the form of spots of various shapes and colors. Pathogen development leads to a reduction in photosynthetic leaf area, tissue deformation, and significant yield losses.
Mentioned in descriptions 15 926 varieties reference book.
Leaf spot diseases represent a collective group of conditions caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. The primary diagnostic symptom is the formation of spots of various colors—brown, yellow, black, or gray—on the leaf blades, ranging from small dots to extensive necrotic lesions with or without margins. Infection often originates in the lower leaf canopy and, if allowed to develop, leads to premature defoliation and overall plant weakening.
Disease progression depends on a combination of favorable meteorological factors, such as moderately warm temperatures and high humidity, as well as the agrotechnical background. Improper crop rotation and the retention of crop residues in fields contribute to the accumulation of inoculum and intensive infection of crops in subsequent seasons. The severity of disease manifestation correlates directly with pathogen aggressiveness and the degree of cultivar susceptibility, which can lead to a 20–30% or greater reduction in crop productivity.
Cultivar resistance to leaf spots is a genetically determined ability to maintain productivity under disease pressure. It can be specific, targeting particular pathogen races, or non-specific polygenic, providing complex protection. Resistance mechanisms include physical barriers, such as waxy coatings, and biochemical responses. During variety testing, resistance is evaluated under natural and artificial inoculation conditions using scoring scales to record the degree of necrosis and pathogen development.
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.
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DLF Seeds A/S
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
DLF-Trifolium Hladké ¿ivotice, s.r.o.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube D&S GMBH
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Ditrikh Khauer, Andrez Look,
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan, NL
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Muranyi Istvan / Pap Miklos / Halmoczki Robert
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
PAJBJERG A/S
Agrostis gigantea Roth · Black bent
STAZIONE COLTIVAZIONE DELLE PIANTE
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE S.A.R.L
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
ZAJAC PERFORMANCE SEEDS
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
PICKSEED WEST INC
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Van Engelen Zaden BV (NL)
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
DLF Trifolium A-S, DK
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordic Seed A/S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Remy ROUANET
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
GEBR
Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue
PURE SEED TESTING
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Stephanie Franck
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Carlsberg A/S Group Research (DK)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG