This innovation is currently being introduced across our lettuce breeding programmes. The first varieties carrying this resistance have already shown strong results in commercial trials, offering high resistance (HR) and solid agronomic performance. Nasonovia Defense™ offers an extra layer of protection, helping you grow with more confidence, even when other control options are limited.

Why growers trust Nasonovia Defense varieties

Nasonovia Defense varieties naturally resist aphids by stopping them before they can cause damage. The aphids can’t feed on the plants, so they don’t reproduce or spread. This makes your crop less vulnerable and easier to manage.

For growers facing limited control options, this resistance provides a powerful and reliable solution. You can count on a healthier, more productive lettuce crop, giving you the freedom to focus on growing your business and meeting customer demand with confidence.

Field trials confirm strong results

Before we introduce a Nasonovia Defense variety, it goes through extensive testing. In both lab and field trials under high aphid pressure, the resistance has proven effective against both Nr:0 and Nr:1.

We also assess how each variety performs under real growing conditions. That means checking yield, quality and consistency in the field. The results speak for themselves. These new varieties match or even outperform today’s market references.