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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.

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Groupe des Ressources Phytogenetiques d'Aquitaine (FR)

FR
2 records

Bernal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Belgarde

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Barroso

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Basidra

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Atella

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Arroyo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Armonizia

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Bacir

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Asturinas

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Azerix

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Angelix

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Atomus

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.

NL
4 records

Atomicos

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Atavir

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Anselo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Amneris

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Aquarita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Ambatar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Arktika

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

UA
3 records

Annaba

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Angliru

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

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