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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.

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ES
4 records

Broutor

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Dansk Planteforaedling (DK)

FR
3 records

Big Jack

Active

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Black Jack

Protection expired

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

LAMMERS SEED OPTIONS

DE
4 records

Belleek

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND| Barenbrug Holland B.V. (Variety Administration)

DE
3 records

Burnetta KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK
3 records

BTS 755

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

BE
3 records

Boogi

Protection expired

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S

DE
3 records

Bouquet

Terminated

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

Wun - Yu Chen

NL
3 records

Barelli

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

NL
9 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Billion

Application submitted

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

D J Van der Have BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Baronka

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Hodowla Roslin Grunwald Sp. z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Barmedal

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Barhill

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Belamodel

Application submitted

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

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

BARENBRUG UK LTD

DE
3 records

Barvitra

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Bajka

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Hodowla Roslin Grunwald Sp. z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Bahial

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
4 records

Attain

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

University of Florida

IT
5 records

Arena II

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

PGG Wrightson Seeds

SI
3 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Norfarm Seeds Inc.

IT
3 records

Barabins

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

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