Camacho
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 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.
Casasol
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
2 records
Campuzano
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Borabora
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Bernal
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Barroso
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Arroyo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Bacir
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Clause Tezier, FR
FR
2 records
Atomus
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.
NL
4 records
Amneris
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
FR
2 records
Ambatar
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Angliru
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Albizu
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
NL
4 records
Abisal
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Airen
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
4 records
Verde da inverno
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
IT
2 records
E 815024
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
NL
3 records
Groc
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
ES
3 records
Cardona
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
HU
2 records
NASSAU
Application submittedCucumis melo L. · Melon
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
1 record
Cubus
Application submittedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Shevchenko Igor
UA
2 records
Witral
WithdrawnCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
2 records
Vendaval
Application submittedCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM Clause SAS (FR)
FR
1 record
TOP SET
WithdrawnCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEED IB
ES
1 record