Skip to content

Diseases

Blossom-end rot

Blossom-end rot is a physiological metabolic disorder caused by a local calcium deficiency in fruit tissues. It manifests as sunken dark spots at the blossom end of the fruit under conditions of water or temperature stress.

Mentioned in descriptions 922 varieties reference book.

Blossom-end rot is a non-infectious physiological disorder caused by impaired calcium transport to the fruits. A watery spot forms at the apex of the developing fruit, which eventually darkens, becomes sunken, and turns dark brown or black with a dry surface.

The development of the disease depends on environmental conditions, including water and temperature stress, as well as nutrient imbalances in the soil. Risk factors include sudden fluctuations in moisture, high air temperatures, excessive nitrogen or calcium antagonist levels, and increased soil acidity.

Genetic resistance of a variety is determined by the plant's ability to effectively distribute calcium and the structural stability of the fruit cell walls. Varieties with elongated fruit shapes, large-fruited types, and pink-fruited forms are the most susceptible to the pathology due to anatomical features and thinner skin.

Resistance assessment in variety trials is conducted through phytopathological monitoring, taking into account the percentage of affected plants and the intensity of necrosis. To differentiate genetic resistance from the influence of agrotechnical factors, trials require standardized growing conditions.

Sources10

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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vasyl`ieva Marharyta IUrivna, Dehovtsova Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Hladkov Dmytro Serhiiovych, Volok Ol`ha Anatoliivna, Amcheslavs`ka Olena Valentynivna, Moriev Viktor Vasyl`ovych, Havrysh Serhii Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

HM4885

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Jeffrey Skoneczka

UA
1 record

Escapade

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
1 record

DULCIZSOL

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harmoniz

ES
1 record

Domi

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
1 record

Dzhamper F1

Terminated

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Ger Beemsterboer

UA
1 record

DINA

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEBREW UNI/HAZERA

ES
1 record

DAISY F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TEZIER (FR)

HR
1 record

Chicago F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sylvain Bontems

UA
1 record

BRIANA

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
1 record

BOLERO F 1

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE RUITER ZONE

ES
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Termaber

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Ángeles Calatayud Chover^^^Yaiza Gara Padilla Herrero^^^Salvador López Galarza^^^Ramón Gisbert Mullor

1 record

Unicum

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Ropreco FR

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Saraceno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Primadina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Portanto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Ribelle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

MANI

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ES
1 record

PA22-4396

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
1 record