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Apple Ploidy

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.

A genetic parameter of the apple tree determined by the number of chromosome sets in cells, where the diploid set is 2n=34 and the triploid set is 2n=51. Ploidy directly influences yield, fruit weight, storage quality, and the regularity of bearing.

In the reference 479 varieties crop Apple, where this is mentioned in the description.

To determine the ploidy of apple trees, a cytological method of direct chromosome counting in vegetative bud meristems is used. In breeding, three main groups of cultivars are distinguished: diploids (2x), triploids (3x), and tetraploids (4x). The diploid chromosome number in apple trees is 34, while the triploid reaches 51 chromosomes.

Triploid apple cultivars are characterized by higher and more regular yields, reducing the alternate bearing typical of diploids. Triploid fruits usually have greater weight, better flavor, and improved storage quality. Furthermore, triploid trees often demonstrate greater vigor and enhanced self-fertility, while the breeding of such cultivars is often focused on combining fruit quality with resistance to apple scab.

General information about the subject — on the page Ploidy.

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Varieties of Apple mentioned in the description

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.

Jupiter

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

THE KENT INCORPORATED SOCIETY

DE NL PL
7 records

Lyra

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, Czech Republic

CZ UA
6 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SNC Elaris| FR

FR UA
7 records

Alpigala

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

THIERRY CLOS

FR
9 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ARC INFRUTEC NIETVOORBIJ

FR
7 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

DE FR
7 records

Coop 38

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Purdue Research Foundation (US)

FR NL
9 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Top Plant Vivai (IT)

FR NL
7 records

Delcored

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

FR
8 records

Cauvil

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Dalival SAS (FR)

FR
6 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

STAYMAN (US)

ES FR
4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

BE CZ FR HU NL PL
18 records

Mutsu

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES FR HU NL PL RO +1
23 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

BE DE FR NL PL
12 records

Mitchgla

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES FR HU NL
10 records

Rafzubex

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL
10 records

Shalimar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL
15 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL
10 records

Admiral

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL
14 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL SI
8 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL SI
10 records

Charden

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES FR HU
9 records

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