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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

Found in these crops

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.

Jacinda

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR NL
3 records

Presto

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

Christoph Kleinhanns / Margit Hucke in Saatzuchtstation Eisleben

DE HU SK
4 records

Helita

Active

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

DLF Beet Seed APS

AT SK
3 records

Vinovia

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

CZ FR
4 records

Sirmione

Active

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

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

CZ FR
5 records

Sandomierska

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

DE PL
3 records

Prokop

Active

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

Oseva Uni a.s., CZ

CZ FR
4 records

Melboost

Active

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

ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)

FR LU
3 records

Melspeed

Active

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

ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)

FR LU
3 records

Loanna

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

ES FR
3 records

Greenblush

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Top Green (FR)

FR
3 records

BTS 705

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Margaret Rekoske

DE UA
4 records

Fortis

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Seeds

BE NL
4 records

BTS 9655

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

DE ES
3 records

BTS 950

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Margaret Rekoske

DE UA
3 records

BTS 920

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

BE ES
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

ES FR
3 records

Adventura KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES NL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

CZ IT
3 records

BTS 880

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE NL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Rudolf IAnzen, Ditrikh Khauer, Volfhanh Mekhelke,

DE UA
4 records

Ulka

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Przedsiebiorstwo Hodowlano-Nasienne sp. z o.o.

HR PL SI
3 records

Turilo

Terminated

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

FORSCHUNGSANSPALT

ES FR
3 records

Turgo

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S

DE
6 records

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