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Diseases

Verticillium wilt

Verticillium

Verticillium wilt is a soil-borne disease caused by fungi that block plant vascular tissues, leading to gradual wilting and death. The pathogen can persist in the soil for more than 10 years.

Mentioned in descriptions 12 175 varieties reference book.

Verticillium wilt manifests through the infection of the root system and subsequent colonization of the xylem by the fungal pathogen. The first external symptoms include slow yellowing and curling of the lower leaves, which eventually wither. A diagnostic sign is the browning of the vascular ring in a cross-section of the stem, and in cases of severe infection, a fungal growth may be observed on the plant surface.

The intensity of disease development depends on temperature conditions, with the range of +21°C to +26°C considered optimal. The disease is more pronounced in light soils, during sharp fluctuations in humidity and temperature, as well as in the presence of mechanical root damage or when growing monocultures. The pathogen is a polyphage and affects a wide range of agricultural crops.

Varietal resistance to this disease is based on a genetic mechanism that restricts the penetration and movement of the fungus through the plant's vascular system. During variety testing, the efficacy of cultivars is determined using artificial inoculation methods, which assess the visual degree of symptom development and the plant's ability to maintain productivity under infectious pressure.

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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NIRIT SEEDS

FR PL
8 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

University of Idaho, Office of Technology Transfer

NL
8 records

PT 299

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE DK UA
9 records

PT 331

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

DE DK FR PL
5 records

INV 1310

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Dirk Decherf

FR PL UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UPL FRANCE

PT RO UA
7 records

VP 1

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin, F

FR UA
5 records

N 6438

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Paul Degreef

NL UA
9 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

HR PT
6 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

THOMAS M/AMADO Q./JOSPH I

ES NL
8 records

C/W-4440

Active

Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower

Cal West Seeds - Alforex Seeds

RO
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PETIARD Benoit

IT RO UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Joel Meunier

RO UA
6 records

XF 4418

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT UA
5 records

VP 2

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin, F

FR UA
7 records

TY 12

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.^^^Asahi Industries Co. Ltd.

NL UA
5 records

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

The Regents of the University of California

ES FR
5 records

Jag 8810

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL UA
9 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

HR PT
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Roberto Reid V'iacheslav Baranenko

RO UA
6 records

GS 12

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

NL PL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT UA
4 records

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