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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.

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils

CZ PL
3 records

Foxtrot

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Danisco Seed, DK

DK FR
3 records

Graciana KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ PL
3 records

Feng

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Oseva Uni a.s.

AT CZ
4 records

Gironde

Active

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

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

CZ FR
5 records

Giacomo

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE
4 records

Exotyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2n

DE
5 records

Early star

Terminated

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

PETOSEED CO

ES IT
4 records

Florena KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR NL
3 records

Domino

Terminated

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

PRODANA SEEDS A/S (DK)

EE FR
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ PL
3 records

Ellea KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE, DE

DE FR
3 records

Delitzsch poly

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

RUBENSAMENZUCHT

ES IT
3 records

Fedra

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RUDLOFF CHRISTOPHER| Christopher Rudloff

BE DE
3 records

Malus Mill. · Apple

DELBARD GEORGES| Georges Delbard

DE IT
4 records

Dulceal

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2n, FR

FR PL
3 records

Davida

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG (DE)

DK FR
3 records

Doluga

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
4 records

Dracar

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

IT
6 records

Crema

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Hilleshog AB (SE)

ES IT
3 records

Elvis

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Joost Baert c/o ILVO - Plant-Toegepaste Genetica en Veredeling

DE
4 records

Cazzano

Terminated

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

ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)

DK FR
3 records

Danka KWS

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ PL
3 records

Cosima

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE LT
4 records

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