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ActiveBeta vulgaris L. · Beet
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Variety traits
Beet Ploidy
Beta vulgaris L.
Beet ploidy refers to the number of chromosome sets in plant cells (2n, 3n, 4n), which determines the biological properties of hybrids, their productivity, and bolting resistance.
In the reference 24 varieties crop Beet, where this is mentioned in the description.
In beet breeding, diploid (2n), tetraploid (4n), and triploid (3n) forms are distinguished. Diploids represent traditional forms, tetraploids often serve as parental components, and triploids, obtained by crossing the first two, exhibit a heterosis effect and increased productivity.
Ploidy level influences the vegetation characteristics of the crop: tetraploid forms may be characterized by later maturation. This parameter is also interrelated with bolting resistance, which makes ploidy a key factor in selecting parental pairs and creating anisoploid hybrids.
General information about the subject — on the page Ploidy.
Varieties of Beet mentioned in the description
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