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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.

Alamo

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

INNOSEEDS| Innoseeds B.V.

DE
8 records

Align

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Yes applicant details in question 1, Yes applicant details in question 1

NL
4 records

Aberstar

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

IGER Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research (GB)

FR
5 records

Aberbite

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

IE
5 records

Abys

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE
7 records

Agil

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SELGEN A.S

CZ
6 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

GERMINAL IRELAND LTD

AT
5 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)/PGG-Wrightson Seeds Ltd (NZ)

FR
4 records

Agaska

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE
7 records

4XASSS4

Active

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

Syngenta Participations AG

NL
4 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

AberLee

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

IE
7 records

Abergold

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

NL
7 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE

4 records

Safor

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Navarro Luis|Valencia, ES / Juarez Jose|Valencia, ES / Aleza Pablo|Valencia, ES / Cuenca Jose|Valencia, ES / Julve Jose Manuel|Valencia, ES / Pina Jose Antonio|Valencia, ES

7 records

RB A063

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Schulze Philipp,López José Ulf Hayler

4 records

NCMS2B

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Thomas G. Ranney^^^Darren H. Touchell

4 records

NCHA4

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

Ranney Thomas Green

5 records

Mandared

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

SANTO RECUPERO,GIUSEPPE RUSSO,GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO RECUPERO,CITRICOM IP (PTY) LTD.

7 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

5 records

Kigezi 1

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

7 records

Itarzi

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

7 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Mr Chris Smith, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij

6 records

Bruce

Active

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

Lowe Russell G.|Te Puke, NZ / Hofstee Bart|Te Puke, NZ

4 records

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