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ActiveLolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
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Variety traits
Lolium multiflorum Lam.
Ploidy in Italian ryegrass determines productivity levels and morphological characteristics. Breeding programs distinguish between diploid (2n) and tetraploid (4n) varieties, which differ in seed weight and development intensity.
In the reference 278 varieties crop Italian ryegrass, where this is mentioned in the description.
Two forms of ploidy are key for Italian ryegrass: diploid (2n) and tetraploid (4n) varieties. The main difference between them is observed in seed weight: the 1000-seed weight for tetraploids is 3.7–5.1 g, whereas for diploids this value ranges from 2.5–3.0 g.
Tetraploid forms are often characterized by more vigorous initial seedling growth, higher dry matter yield, and better leafiness. Converting diploid forms to a tetraploid base is a common breeding method used to increase the overall productivity and adaptability of cultivar populations of this crop.
General information about the subject — on the page Ploidy.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
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Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
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DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
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JOORDENS ZAADHANDEL
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LOS PRADOS S.A.
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Semillas Biscayart S.A.
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Texas AgriLife Research
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INNOSEEDS| Innoseeds B.V.
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DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S
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Los Prados S.A.
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DLF SEEDS A/S
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
LIMAGRAIN GENETICS S.A.
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
IT SIAN CODE: 1324 NATURA SRL
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PGG Wrightson Seeds
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
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ROBERTO GUARNIERI
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NSE.TEWERA KWEK
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Gentos S.A.
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Oregro Seeds
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Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp