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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

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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.

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
4 records

Star

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

ROBERTO GUARNIERI

IT
3 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

DE
4 records

Sparrow

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Soleata

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SYNGENTA WINTER OILSEED AB

ES
3 records

SK Rasa

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

LV
4 records

Solea

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
3 records

Sideral

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

UA
4 records

Selma

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Pertti Pärssinen^^^Mika Isolahti

FI
5 records

Segur

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Amelioration Fourragere (FR)

FR
3 records

Scapino

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

FR
5 records

Sapphire

Active

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

HOLLAR SEEDS

IT
3 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

E.F.BURLINGHAM SONS

ES
5 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

FAL Station de Recherche Agronomique Federale (CH)

FR
3 records

Sadunai

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

Sabella

Protection expired

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Beat Boller (CH)

FR
3 records

Rubrido

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.

IT
3 records

Romeldo

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

ILVO PLANT(APPLIED GENETICS+BREEDING)

BE
4 records

Rosadot

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

EURO GRASS Breeding GmbH & Co KG, DE

FR
4 records

Roneta

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Alicja Ramenda

PL
4 records

Rhampy

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR
3 records

Roxana 1

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SAVATTI MIRCEAOLAR MIHAI

RO
4 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
4 records

Rhea

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Agroscope, CH

FR
3 records

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