Print This PageDisease Terminology
Immunity – not subject to attack or infection by a specified pest or pathogen. Seminis makes NO claims of immunity in product lines.
High Resistance – the ability of a plant variety to highly restrict the activities of a specific pathogen or insect pest and/or to restrict the symptoms and signs of a disease, when compared to susceptible varieties. Varieties with high resistance may exhibit some symptoms when specified pathogen or pest pressure is severe. New and/or atypical strains of the specific pathogen or pest may overcome the resistance.
Intermediate resistance – the ability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen, but may exhibit a greater range of symptoms compared to resistant varieties. Intermediate resistant plant varieties will still show less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible plant varieties when grown under similar environmental conditions and/or pest or pathogen pressure.
Susceptibility – the inability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of a specified pest or pathogen.
Tolerance – the ability of a plant variety to endure abiotic stress without serious consequences for growth, appearance and yield. Seminis makes NO claims of tolerance to diseases or disorders caused by pests.
