Galactus
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Pests
Melon Aphid on Melon
Cucumis melo L.
The melon aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover) infests melons, causing leaf deformation and growth inhibition. The pest also acts as a vector for viruses and promotes the development of sooty molds on sugary secretions.
In the reference 220 varieties crop Melon, where this is mentioned in the description.
The primary pest is Aphis gossypii, the colonies of which are localized on the underside of leaves, flowers, and growing points. Direct damage consists of sucking phloem sap, which leads to the curling of leaf blades. Indirect damage includes the transmission of viral infections and the development of sooty molds, which impair photosynthesis due to the honeydew coating.
A key tool for resistance breeding is the Vat gene, which provides protection against both aphid colonization and the transmission of non-persistent viruses. The gene belongs to the NLR type and, upon recognition of the pest, induces the deposition of callose and lignin in cell walls, hindering the insect's feeding. The effectiveness of Vat-mediated protection varies depending on the genetic diversity of aphid clones capable of adaptation.
General information about the subject — on the page Aphids.
Varieties of Melon mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Glauco
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Galuna Quartz
Application submittedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Gecko
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
4 records
Gaby
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
4 records
Fado
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
4 records
Eccelso
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
5 records
Etika
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
7 records
Elzar
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
5 records
Di Lucia
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Djazzeo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Dibango
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Costibel
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
FR
4 records
Cíclope
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Citedor
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Brutus
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Bebop
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Belharra
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Bakara
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
5 records
Arkade
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
4 records
Artemis
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Arkaia
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
5 records
Álvaro
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
4 records
Aiace
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records