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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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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.

Avance

Active

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

Hodowla Ros. Szyldaku (PL)

EE FI FR SI
5 records

Bollywood

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MariboHilleshög ApS

DK ES FR LT
5 records

Bartissimo

Protection expired

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

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

DK HU PL SI
5 records

Belvista

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MariboHilleshög ApS

CZ DK LT SE
5 records

Montovani

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

DE FR NL
6 records

Anca

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

CZ DE FR NL
6 records

Melforce

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO) Eenheid Plant

BE DK NL
6 records

Spelga

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE NL
8 records

Niagara

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL

DE NL
7 records

Logique

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

DE FR
7 records

Dromara

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

BE NL
9 records

Barbrisk

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

DE NL
8 records

Vivaro

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MariboHilleshög ApS

DK LT PL
5 records

Tetila

Application submitted

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

NEDERLANDSE TETILAKWEKERS

IT NL
7 records

Zebu

Active

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

Beat Boller Agroscope

AT LU SI
6 records

Youkal

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR PL
6 records

Vulkán

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Oseva Uni a.s.

AT CZ SK
7 records

Tornado

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Zelder B.V.

AT DE NL
6 records

Sprint

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Oseva Uni a.s.

CZ PL SK
6 records

Vendelin

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF SEEDS A/S| DLF Seeds A/S

CZ DE FR
7 records

Silago

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

BE DE HR
6 records

Torero

Active

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

Wijk, A.J.P.

FI FR SE
6 records

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

Joordens Zaadhandel (NL)

CZ HR SI
5 records

Saphir

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Wilbert Luesink

DE FR NL
7 records

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