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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.

Verline

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
5 records

Weaverville

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Valkiria

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Valderas

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Vailan

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ENZA ZADEN

NL
3 records

Vestia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Vecellio

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Vermekia

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Tregoney

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Totalai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Tirolion

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Toledano

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Thumper

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Torum

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V./Laboratoire ASL RCS

NL
5 records

Thicket

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
10 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Thorens

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Trival

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Treslia

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
6 records

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