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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.

Batulka

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
4 records

Boskop

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
2 records

Karmen

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

4 records

Wilmuta ISK

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
2 records

Welbo

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Ossekop

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

JORAYCA

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

BILSEN MARC & RIK*

BE
1 record

Hacnine

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

T. MINEGISHI, H. WATANABE (JP)

FR
2 records

Grifer

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

J Bick Griffith (US)

FR
1 record

CHANTEGRISE

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Gaec Chauvire Freres (FR)

FR
2 records

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