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Diseases

Rhizoctonia

Rhizoctonia solani

Rhizoctonia is a polyphagous disease affecting underground and near-ground plant organs at all vegetation stages. The pathogen manifests as rots, stem and root ulcers, and sclerotia on tubers, which leads to sparse emergence and reduced commercial crop quality.

Mentioned in descriptions 1 239 varieties reference book.

Rhizoctonia manifests as sprout rotting, the formation of dark sunken ulcers on stems and roots, and the development of 'black scurf' or a mycelial mat in the near-ground area. During the vegetation period, leaf curling can be observed, and dense black formations known as sclerotia develop on the tuber surface.

Disease development depends on weather conditions, soil type, and agronomic practices, with a prolonged cold and wet spring being the most hazardous. The pathogen actively develops in heavy, acidic, and waterlogged soils, while its spread is facilitated by high plant density and the use of infected material.

In variety trials, resistance is evaluated by planting material in an artificial infection background with subsequent monitoring during the emergence, budding, and harvesting phases. The criteria include the degree of damage to sprouts, roots, and stolons, as well as the surface area of tubers covered by sclerotia compared to control samples.

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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.

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

TURF SEED EUROPE LTD

IT
5 records

Galata

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT
6 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
6 records

Diego

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT
6 records

Barlexas

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Barenbrug Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Aigrette

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

FR
4 records

RW 648

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NORTHRUP KING

ES HU
3 records

SR 8550

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

IT
3 records

HM 1820

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

IT
3 records

KW 915

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE
2 records

Ditta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

AT CZ DE DK EE ES +6
28 records

Redman

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

IT
5 records

Melfort

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. · Rutabaga

IE
5 records

Rainette

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.

ES FR
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.

ES FR
3 records

Malenka

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

DE FR
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A.

IT UA
3 records

Karta

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

BE ES
4 records

Syncro

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Seeds

DE FR
3 records

Ferret

Active

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

SESVanderhave NV

AT SK
4 records

Treff

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT ES
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat SE Finanzbuchhaltung

BE NL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE PL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE NL
3 records

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