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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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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.

Keurdor

Protection expired

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Societe Eraf (FR)

FR
3 records

Mercule

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ILVO Plant

NL
3 records

Juras

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
3 records

Liv Siri

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

4 records

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

3 records

Latti

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

3 records

Fjaler

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

4 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

NL
3 records

Zambezi

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

MariboHilleshög ApS

DK
4 records

Yellow King

Application submitted

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Staaveren B.V.

IT
3 records

Zawisza

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

WIELKOPOLSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO SP.Z.O.O

PL
3 records

Winola

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

Vardi, Aliza|Ramat Gan, Israel / Spiegel-Roy, Pinchas|Ramat Gan, Israel / Elchanati, Avraham|Holon, Israel

ES
5 records

Wakte

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE
4 records

Violetta

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

RIJKSTATION VOOR PLANT.

ES
4 records

Wolga

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

Uliyanovski State Agricultural Science Research Institute

AT
3 records

Wiro

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SIMON| Prof. Dr. Uwe Simon Lehrstuhl fuer Gruenlandlehre der TU Muenchen

DE
4 records

Vicky

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

ANDERSSON BENGT

SE
4 records

Veja DS

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

NL
6 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
3 records

Vivial

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ROCALBA S.A.

PT
3 records

Ural

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

UA
4 records

Utopial

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
4 records

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