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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.

Beskyd

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SLECHTITELSKA STANICE HLADKE' ZIVOTICE S.R.O.

AT CZ IT SK
9 records

Activa

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

VANDINTER SEMO B.V.

DE FR LU NL
9 records

Barelli

Active

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

LIAN VAN KRUIJSSEN

BE FR HR LU
7 records

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

Barenbrug Holland B.V. (NL)

BE HR LU
6 records

Cabrau

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

DE FR NL
9 records

Andena

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DSV Zaden Nederland B.V.

DE FR NL
9 records

Titania

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
9 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

DE IE NL
8 records

Matros

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS

ES UA
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)

FR NL UA
9 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Force Limagrain SA (FR)

DE FR LU
9 records

Vivi

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Nilsson, Bengt

EE LV SE
11 records

Zephyr

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

LION SEEDS

FR HR LT
7 records

Youpi

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR NL
11 records

Tribal

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT DE FR
11 records

Vanessa

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

FAL Station de Recherche Agronomique Federale (CH)

AT CZ FR
6 records

Veritas

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

WIJK| Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V.

DE DK NL
8 records

Timuco

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

DE FR NL
8 records

Trevvio

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT DE FR
10 records

Thegn

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DK NL PL
10 records

Thalassa

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL

DE FR NL
8 records

Sorom

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

LOCHOW| KWS LOCHOW GMBH

AT DE NL
9 records

Soronia

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Agroscope Reckenholz

AT DE LU
7 records

Sara

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Wirén, Gunnar

DK LT SE
8 records

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