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Diseases

Leaf spot 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.

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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.

Tunpetti

Active

Acer pseudoplatanus L.

Paul Gagnon, Barbara Ann Gagnon

4 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

5 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

4 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

5 records

SMPOTW

Active

Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark

Wood Timothy D

4 records

R997

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CROOKHAM COMPANY

4 records

Zinnia L. · Zinnia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

PHC77

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Hansen Hans A

4 records

PH87P

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Orri

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Vardi Aliza

6 records

PH2VK

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

6 records

Ph48v

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

5 records

Ph38d

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

5 records

Matan

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

The State of Israel Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development Agricultural Research Organization

6 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Smith Dan

4 records

LAAZ0001

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

5 records

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

5 records

JWW1

Active

Viburnum plicatum Thunb. · Japanese snowball

Wezelenburg Jan-Willem

4 records

EVIfive

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

RAYMOND J. EVISON^^^POULSEN ROSER INTERNATIONAL S.A.R.L.

4 records

Clematis L. · Clematis

HAYAKAWA HIROSHI

4 records

Eveline

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

4 records

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