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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.

Clemente

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Clavero

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Chanelanzo

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Chantus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Climundo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Cencara

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Costello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Cesarino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Crisol

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Crio

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

TOKITA SEED CO LTD

IT
2 records

Cayman

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

PL
2 records

Centauro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Corazon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Ciclope

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

PL
2 records

Ciciu

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Chelino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Cortesia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Caspar

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

HU
2 records

Cheramy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Corinzio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM S.p.A

HU
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

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