21 et al (1997) .   In our investigation samples received from crossings with L . hirsutum were characterised by the large range of various forms . The fruits were yellow, orange and green; from 3 up to 20 fruits in a cluster; the shape of fruits was diverse . The samples gave high resistance based on hypersensitivity . Samples L . hirsutum , even though resistant, seemed to be a complex population in which there were susceptible forms . A crossing with L . parviflorum was suggested by Lindhout (1994) as a source of immunity .   The resistance based on hypersensitivity was seen in the offspring, but the hybrids were of a wild type and consequently were not of interest for breeding . The most interesting in terms of introduction of resistance were the combinations with L . cheesmanii and L . humboldtii . According to our data several small genes probably caused their resistance and the opportunity of creating hybrids of a cultural type was much higher than using of other donors . Samples selected from various generations of a combination L . esculentum x L . humboldtii VIR 2884 did not give stable resistance with artificial inoculation, however 75 % of the samples showed field resistance (1 . 5 - 2 scores when disease severity of the susceptible control was 4) . Use of this donor of resistance in crosses with samples with moderate resistance resulted in the stabilisation of hybrid resistance . Important characters were beautiful shape and colour of fruits 3 - 3,5 cm in diameter . These donors improved the shape of fruits in crossings . The line possesses high resistance of fruits to late blight as well . In sample 175/98 derived from the combinations L . esculentum x L . cheesmanii K3889 the resistance was stabilised in F8 - 9 generations of individual selection . The resistance of seedlings under the artificial inoculation by spraying with spores’ suspension was characterised by development of   lesions up to level 1 . 5 marks with average sporulation and following localisation and necroses of the lesion . Under conditions of natural inoculation symptoms were absent or were shown small yellow spots with necroses .   In a few samples the feature of genetic necroses was noted . Some samples had fruits 4 . 5 - 6 cm in diameter, with a delicate taste . It was characterised by good combining ability . Use of such sources as L . hirsutum, L . parviflorum is complicated because of the incompatibility barrier and difficulty of creation of hybrids with L . esculentum . The hybrids with L . cheesmanii, L