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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

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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.

Jadeal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Keilo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Jezero

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Kaszub

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
6 records

Kailua

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Ice Ring

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta UK Ltd

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Iollisco

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Imanoa

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Jeluna

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Jarmo

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Seed Operations B.V.

NL
5 records

Jargon

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Jerrican

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Islandia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

ES
4 records

Hubble

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
8 records

Henros

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Helenina

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Happinas

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

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