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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.

Lolita

Terminated

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

Oseva Troubsko (CZ)

CZ HR SI
5 records

Lipurus

Protection expired

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

FAL Station de Recherche Agronomique Federale (CH)

AT CZ FR
6 records

Libonus

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DSV DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG

DE PT
10 records

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

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

AT DK LU PL
5 records

Flavia

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES GR IT NL
5 records

Byzance

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderHave N.V./S.A.

ES FR LT SE
5 records

Camel

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A. (BE)

ES HR HU
5 records

Canasta

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS

CZ ES HU PL
5 records

Stratos

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DIECKMANN| Ulrich Dieckmann

BE DE ES NL
7 records

Wesley

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S

DE
11 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DK FR LT SE
5 records

Silvana

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE FR LT NL
5 records

Pursan

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Societe Europeenne de Semences NV/SA (BE)

BE ES FR NL
5 records

Severina

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE GR HR PL
5 records

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

JOST BEART

AT BE SI
5 records

Gromono

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Kuhn & Co International B.V. (NL)

ES FR IT NL
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS, D

HR HU
5 records

Jaquelina

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

BE DK FR SE
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE ES FR NL
5 records

Kawegigapoly

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

DE ES FR IT
5 records

Hunter

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

INNOSEEDS

DK FR NL SE
8 records

Gellert

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube D&S GMBH

CZ HU LT PL
5 records

Bounty

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS, DK

HR HU PL
5 records

Caballo

Protection expired

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

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

AT ES FR
5 records

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