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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.

Irondal

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT DE FR
10 records

Hungaropoly

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SZABOLCS| Szabolcs-Tetra MAG Kft.

AT DE FR
6 records

Fortimo

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

PRODANA SEEDS A/S (DK)

DE FR HR
7 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF SEEDS

CZ DE SK
10 records

Fennema

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

DE DK FR
11 records

Graphic

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

DK FR NL
8 records

Indra

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR NL
11 records

Inoval

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2n

DE FR NL
10 records

Ibizal

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR NL
10 records

Garbor

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT DE PL
7 records

Fox

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

PETERSEN| Asmus Soeren Petersen in Fa. P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard / BAECKER| Paul Baecker / HORN| Dr. Werner Horn

DE FR NL
11 records

Fregata

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART

AT DE FR
9 records

Elunaria

Active

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

Zelder B.V.

AT UA
8 records

Catera

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SAATZUCHT STEINACH GmbH & Co KG (DE)

AT DE FR
8 records

Carrera

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

AT FR NL
6 records

Fornax

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

LIMAGRAIN NEDERLAND

DE IE NL
9 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Van der Have Grasses B.V. (NL)

DE FR NL
8 records

Chesi

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Innoseeds B.V.

BE DE NL
7 records

Cheops

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE FR NL
9 records

Diplo

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Thierry Bourgoin

FR LT UA
6 records

Carvalis

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

VANDINTER SEMO B.V.

DE FR NL
9 records

Diana

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

VAN ZANTEN EDUARD

FR IT NL
7 records

Everland

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

DK HR NL
8 records

Belramo

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

DE ES FR
9 records

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