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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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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.

Joplin

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V., 6083 AB Nunhem

NL
6 records

Insignia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
7 records

Janique

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Jalonas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Ice Pop

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds BV, Netherlands

NL
7 records

Jadigon

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Histrion

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan, NL

FR
5 records

Hirst

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Inferno

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and Jacklin Seed by Simplot

IT
6 records

Icevita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta UK Ltd

NL
7 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
7 records

Ice Jazz

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
7 records

Hallmark

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

CSIRO TROPICAL AGRICULTURE

IT
7 records

Gregor

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

NL
7 records

Grazion

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Gibbard

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Gradara

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Gabita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Yes applicant details in question 1, Rijk Zwaan Lettuce breeding department

NL
7 records

Galley

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Funfix

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Fabietto

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Exaudio

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
8 records

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