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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.

Grimalda

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

KWEEKBEDRIJF C.I.V.

DK
5 records

Hegro

Protection expired

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Gunnar

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube D&S GMBH

DE
3 records

Gupina

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
4 records

Gumpensteiner

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

AT
4 records

Grispy

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

INVEST GRZEGORZ DABROWSKI

PL
3 records

Gemma

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Inge Gaue

DE
4 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

GRASSLAND TECHNOLOGY LTD

IT
3 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

IT
4 records

Graciosa

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
3 records

Gepard

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE
4 records

Genial

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Dr. Hans Baukloh in Fa. KWS SAAT SE

DE
4 records

Goliat

Active

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
3 records

Gosia

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
3 records

Goldstar

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
4 records

Glenkeen

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Teagasc

IE
4 records

Gagny

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR
4 records

G 658

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

HU
3 records

Finiper

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

SEMILLAS BATLLE

PT
3 records

Flinston

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
4 records

Musa acuminata Colla · Banana

CIRAD-Flhor (FR)

FR
3 records

Gauguin

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DSV Zaden Nederland B.V.

NL
4 records

Filo

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT
4 records

Festilo

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
4 records

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