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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. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

NIRIT SEEDS

IT
2 records

Rodiax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Rhianna

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Riesling

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Ricosol

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Rêva

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Ricciolo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Resolute

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Rexiany

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Rosalie

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Rendera

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Rioalto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Resisdom

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Rediana

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Red river

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Petoseed Company Inc. (USA)

HR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Rapanui

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
4 records

Ramyle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Razolo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Rafoly

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Realsol

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

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