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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

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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.

Doblo

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MariboHilleshög ApS

DK LT
6 records

Elixir

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Grass G.I.E.

FR LU
7 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SNC Elaris| FR

FR UA
7 records

Dalita

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

L. DÆHNFELDT A/S

DK FR
6 records

Dolina

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF SEEDS A/S

CZ SK
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE NL
9 records

Britta

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

W WEIBULL

ES SE
8 records

Dilana

Application submitted

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S

DE
8 records

Dante

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Lantmännen ek för -- Desirée Börjesdotter

FI SE
6 records

Boa

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE

FR UA
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE DK
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

DE FR
9 records

Carbo

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Dr. Beat Boller

AT DE
6 records

Barpastra

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND B.V.

ES NL
5 records

Belcampo

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

FR NL
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND B.V.

RO SK
5 records

Baranna

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

DE NL
7 records

Aut

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Jan Wojciech Kaszuba / Anna Ostrowska

DE PL
8 records

Arolus

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART

AT DE
6 records

Calico

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

DE FR
6 records

Barverdi

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp

DE NL
6 records

Bardonna

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

DE PL
7 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

DE NL
6 records

Bandon

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Teagasc

CZ IE
5 records

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