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Variety traits

Ploidy

Ploidy is the number of sets of chromosomes in a cell nucleus, which determines the biological properties and productivity of a variety. This trait is used in breeding to modify morphological parameters of plants, such as increasing fruit size.

Mentioned in descriptions 10 934 varieties reference book.

Ploidy reflects the number of sets of chromosomes in a plant cell nucleus. An organism can be diploid, having two sets, haploid with one, or polyploid, containing three or more sets. In agricultural practice, this indicator is an important factor in the productivity and stability of a variety, as polyploidy allows for targeted changes in the size of plant cells and organs.

The choice of ploidy level depends on the cultivation goals of a specific crop. The effect of polyploidy is not universal: while it serves as a tool for increasing productivity in some species, such as sugar beet, a diploid set remains critical for others to ensure normal seed set.

Ploidy assessment is conducted during the breeding process and state variety trials using flow cytometry, direct cytogenetic chromosome analysis, or indirect methods based on stomatal cell size. During trials, the stability of the chromosome set is verified, as any deviations, such as the appearance of aneuploid forms, can lead to reduced yields and increased crop variability.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Logics

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

CZ
4 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

RO
3 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Lorry

Protection expired

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

SE
3 records

Jumper

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
3 records

Jupiter

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
3 records

Merkur

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
7 records

Jorina

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

Marga Liv

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

RO
3 records

Melluck

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

Melland

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

NL
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Korfu

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

Lilla

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

HU
3 records

Helada

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
4 records

Kaive

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

LV
4 records

Gosford

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

IE
7 records

Goran

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Hammon

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

CZ
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

HU
3 records

Jaspis

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
4 records

Frisian 1

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

NL
4 records

Gunta

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

LV
3 records

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