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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.

Cinto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegenetics (Pty) Ltd (ZA)/Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Compass

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Cora Seeds SRL, I

PL
3 records

Condor

Protection expired

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

Seed Source Inc.

ES
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Cetia

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Vegetable Seeds

FR
4 records

Clarabella

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Buvena

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

NL
5 records

Bravence

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Marcio Pais de Arruda

FR
4 records

Bozak

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Bostina

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
3 records

Cascade

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Agricultural Research & Extension Center, USA

UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
3 records

CAGIRE

Active

Eucalyptus gunnii Hook. f. · Cider Gum

Institut Technologique FCBA

FR
3 records

Bigdena

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Katarzyna Grabka

FR
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Big Rio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Bruce

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Brantley

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Brixsol

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
4 records

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