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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.

Caïd

Active

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

Semences De France (FR)

CZ FR
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

CZ PL
3 records

Brocar

Protection expired

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

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

AT FR
4 records

BTS 860

Application submitted

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

BE DE
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

DE NL
3 records

BTS 435

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

ES PL
3 records

BTS 4235

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

BE NL
3 records

BTS 2160

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

CZ PL
3 records

Briscar

Terminated

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

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

AT FR
3 records

Courtalor

Protection expired

Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR NL
3 records

Canorix

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS

BE LT
4 records

Caremo

Active

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

DLF Seeds A/S, 4000 Roskilde

SE
3 records

Capelli

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2n

DE
3 records

Bartali

Terminated

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

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

ES PL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

BE NL
3 records

Barkatja

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland B.V.

CZ NL
4 records

Chiffon

Terminated

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

NOVARTIS SEEDS B.V.

ES NL
3 records

BTS 3560

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Margaret Rekoske

DE UA
3 records

BTS 750

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

BE NL
3 records

Banco

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2n

DE
4 records

Bolero

Terminated

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

Zelder Holland(NL)

DK SI
3 records

Cash

Protection expired

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

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

CZ FR
3 records

Bigdyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2n

DE
3 records

Bond

Active

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

DLF Trifolium Hladke Zivotice, s.r.o. (CZ)

CZ FR
4 records

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