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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.

Bendix

Active

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

ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)

FI FR
3 records

Alpilles

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR IT
3 records

Zanubia

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KUHN

ES NL
3 records

Araxia

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DK LT
3 records

Alba

Active

Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac

HILD KARL| Karl Hild

DE NL
4 records

Zarastro

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE
5 records

Barspirit

Protection expired

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

BARENBRUG H.J.M.| H.J.M. Barenbrug

DE NL
6 records

Xanthia

Active

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

Agroscope Reckenholz

AT
3 records

Tytan Poly

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

LT PL
3 records

Trirave

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

D J Van der Have BV (NL)

FR NL
3 records

Valdemar

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MariboHilleshög ApS

DK LT
3 records

Toundra

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderHave N.V./S.A.

FR LT
3 records

Toucan

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

CZ FR
3 records

Toro

Active

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

SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.

ES IT
4 records

Vertyl

Active

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

RAGT SA (FR)

FR SI
4 records

Vogue

Active

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

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR LU
3 records

Tabea KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE LT
3 records

Trix Paula

Terminated

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

James Brusca

NL UA
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat SE Finanzbuchhaltung

BE NL
3 records

Tigris

Active

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

Eran Yossov

SK UA
4 records

Taurus

Active

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

VANDIJKE SEMP

BE ES
3 records

TERHOY

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CEBECO ZADEN B.V.

DK ES
4 records

Taronda

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

ZELDER

ES NL
4 records

Skippy

Protection expired

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

Slechtitelska Stanice Hladke Zivotice s.r.o., Hladke Zivotice

CZ
4 records

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