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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.

Lirasand

Protection expired

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

EURO GRAS| Euro Grass Breeding GmbH & Co. KG

DE PT
6 records

Inca

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Joordens, Marcus

DK ES FR SE
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat SE, Einbeck DE

DE HR HU
4 records

Kalimera KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS, D

HR HU
4 records

Dinara KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

DE HR HU
4 records

Kevata

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Seeds

BE NL PL
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE DE NL
4 records

Kufuga

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

BE DE
6 records

Hokey

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR PT
4 records

Eurocity

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Zelder BV (NL)

DE FR
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland B.V.

DE NL
5 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Cebeco Seeds BV (NL)

FR NL
5 records

Casero

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

DE FR
5 records

Barstade

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

DE FR
5 records

Chouss

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Verneuil Holding (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)

DE FR
6 records

BTS 980

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Margaret Rekoske

DE UA
5 records

Virgyl

Active

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

RAGT SA (FR)

AT FI FR
5 records

Zefyr

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Oseva Uni a.s., CZ

AT CZ FR
5 records

Vulcania KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

ES FR NL
4 records

Victoriana KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES LT PL
4 records

Ylva KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

DK FR SE
4 records

Vicugna

Terminated

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

FAL Station de Recherche Agronomique Federale (CH)

BE FR
5 records

Speedyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SOCIETE R.A.G.T.

ES NL
5 records

Thyra KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DK LT SE
4 records

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