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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.

Adhyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

CZ
2 records

Choisi

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
2 records

Cerera

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

HR SI
2 records

Zifer

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Blisk

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

HR SI
2 records

Silotta

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

NL
3 records

Sicoris

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Semillas El Solc

PT
2 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

CZ
3 records

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

NL
2 records

Melody

Terminated

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

NL
3 records

Lemon

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

SK
2 records

Granate

Active

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

CZ
2 records

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

NL
2 records

BTS 960

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Axxon

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK
2 records

Zebu

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
5 records

Zelot

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Veranova

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
2 records

Zirkon

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Vershine

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

TEROBA

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DK
2 records

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