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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.

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ST. (GB)

FR
2 records

Dongya

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
3 records

Daikiry

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Delinice

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Cydonia

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Cortizone

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Dalila

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Delprim

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

I.G. SAATZUCHT| I.G. Saatzucht GmbH & Co. KG

DE
2 records

Complice

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

FR
3 records

Crisalis

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Danteria

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Cimano

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Colibry

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Crimsio

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Cumbia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Clarinas

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Corrales

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Conquise

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Carousel

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Cersa

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Cencibel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

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