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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.

Melfix

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek (ILVO) Eenheid Plant

DE NL
6 records

Melauris

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE LU
4 records

Licherry

Active

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

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

AT LU
4 records

Ligenius

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Dipl.Ing.agr. Heiner Busch in Fa. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG / Dr. Ulf Feuerstein

DE DK
5 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Cebeco Seeds BV (NL)

FR NL
5 records

Korok

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds, s.r.o., CZ

CZ DE
5 records

Lukal

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Agri-Obtentions S.A.

FR UA
6 records

Kontiki

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MARIBO SEED INT. APS

DK SE
4 records

Latoya

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK SE
5 records

Kidman

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Lampard

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DLF-Trifolium A/S

AT DK
5 records

Imhotep

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Eurodur S.A.

ES IT
5 records

Karim

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

GAYRAND| P. Gayrand c/o AMFO

DE FR
4 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Hagberg, Arne

EE SE
5 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Dietrich Hauer, Wolfgang Mechelke,

DE UA
5 records

Gulliver

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube D&S GMBH

DE UA
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Ditrikh Khauer, Andrez Look,

DE UA
6 records

Hornet

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderhave NV

NL UA
4 records

Gnoe

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderHave N.V./S.A.

BE DK
4 records

Gossip

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE FR
5 records

Gizi

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE NL
7 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

LFZ Raumberg-Gumpenstein Institut für Pflanzenbau und Kulturlandschaft

AT SI
5 records

Gaza

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

MHR SEEDS LIMITED

IT SK
4 records

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