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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.

Jubilatka

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Stacja Hodowli Roslin

AT PL
5 records

Hellen

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

ROBERTO GUARNIERI

IT UA
6 records

Girella

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Agroscope Reckenholz

AT DE
6 records

Jubilee

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE FR
5 records

Gandalf

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Petter Marum

FI SE
9 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Power Seeds LTD (IE)

FR IE
7 records

Gildas

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Grass G.I.E.

DE FR
7 records

Gilford

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

IE NL
10 records

Genesis

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Teagasc

DE IE
8 records

Eyed Stella

Terminated

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Robert Jackson Roberson

DE NL
5 records

Ensilo

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

VAN ENGELEN

ES FR
6 records

Ethan

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

DE FR
8 records

Graal

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR NL
8 records

Fanclub

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2n, FR

FR PL
5 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DK NL
10 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

LOS PRADOS S.A.

IT SI
8 records

Ensilvio

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DSV Zaden Nederland B.V.

DE NL
9 records

Don Dino

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Los Prados S.A.

IT SI
7 records

Emperor

Active

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

Seminis Vegetable Seeds (NL)

HR NL
5 records

Federer

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE NL
9 records

Fandango

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR
8 records

Dorna

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

FR NL
5 records

Domino

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PEDERSEN CHR.| Chr. Pedersen c/o Zuchtstation Daehnfeldt / ANDERSEN JOERN| Joern Skov Andersen c/o Prodana Seeds A/S

DE NL
9 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE LU
7 records

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