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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.

Fibrido

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

SEMILLAS BATLLE

PT
3 records

Feast II

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PGG Wrightson Seeds

IT
4 records

Flova

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

FR
4 records

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Europlay

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
4 records

Fedo

Terminated

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

FAL Station de Recherche Agronomique Federale (CH)

FR
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

FR
3 records

Eleanor

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Parigo Horticultural Co. Ltd.

NL
3 records

Erinvale

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
3 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE S.R.L.

IT
3 records

Evergreen

Terminated

Phleum nodosum L. · Small-leaf timothy

Langvad, Bjarne

SE
4 records

Evention

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ILVO Plant

NL
3 records

Escorpio

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

INIA-La Estanzuela

SI
3 records

Escal

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
4 records

Dux

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
3 records

Dolores

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
5 records

Dreamial

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
4 records

Elena

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

Dombo

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ZWAAN & DE WILJES

ES
3 records

Dabrava

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

P. Vekovski

BG
3 records

Divinial

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
3 records

Diplomat

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PHP PETERSEN

DE
4 records

Diament

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
4 records

Dallia

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Semences De France (FR)

FR
3 records

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