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Pests

Aphids

Aphididae

Aphids are sap-sucking pests that cause leaf deformation, stunted plant growth, and reduced productivity. They also act as vectors for viral infections and facilitate the growth of sooty mold on the honeydew they secrete.

Mentioned in descriptions 6 810 varieties reference book.

Aphids are small sap-sucking pests that deplete plant cell sap during feeding, inhibiting photosynthesis and protein synthesis. Infestation manifests as leaf curling and deformation, the appearance of galls, premature leaf drop, and general suppression of shoots. The pest is diagnosed by colonies on the underside of leaves, the presence of a sticky honeydew coating, and ant activity.

Varietal resistance to aphids is classified as high (HR), which restricts pest development, or intermediate (IR), which can manage infestation under moderate pressure. The effectiveness of varietal protection depends on the type of mechanisms: vertical, which provides specific immunity to certain races, or horizontal, which creates general buffer resistance through the plant's physiological and biochemical properties.

Resistance assessment is a dynamic characteristic, as pests evolve by overcoming race-specific resistance genes. To maintain stability, agronomists apply the rotation of varieties with different resistance genes and combine their use in mixtures, avoiding monoculture with identical characteristics on the same land areas over long periods.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

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.

Anjou 09

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

SICA L. G. SERVICES (FR)

BE FR NL
4 records

Platinas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Gondar

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
7 records

Yonicole

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Vandenberg Cornelis P

DK IT NL
4 records

Ute

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

BAVARIA| Bavaria Saat BGB Ges.mbH

DE FI NL
5 records

Sirmai

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

ES FR
6 records

Royalty

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

OURECKY DONALD K. / SANFORD JOHN C.

FR IT NL
9 records

Murai

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR HR
5 records

Lina

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Svalof Weibull AB

DK IE SE
7 records

Mehari

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES FR NL
5 records

Malus Mill. · Apple

HU PL UA
7 records

Hulda

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lantmännen SW Seed

DK IT SE
6 records

Herra

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Pflanzenzucht Oberlimpurg

DK FR SE
5 records

Harmatan

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

ES FR NL
4 records

Claudius

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)

HR NL
5 records

Xamena

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
7 records

Wismar

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
6 records

Verodita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Xiomara

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NANNES JEROEN

NL
8 records

Touareg

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

HR NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Tacitus

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Sulphur Westland

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

IR. J. VAN DER KNAAP

DK NL
4 records

Stellar

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

VAN DEN BURG JOSKE

NL UA
10 records

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