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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.

Toni

Terminated

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

Strube D&S GMBH

AT
2 records

Tintinel

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Danisco Seed (DK)/DLF Trifolium A/S (DK)

FR
2 records

UG 610

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Trek

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

NexGen Plant Science center LLC

IT
2 records

Tolemax

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

BE
2 records

Thetis

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVENV

GR
2 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Oregro Seeds

IT
3 records

Sympatica KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
2 records

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Syntilla

Active

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

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
2 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

ARC - Range and Forage Institute Cedara

PT
3 records

Telstar

Protection expired

Iris L. · Iris

Hommes B.V.

NL
2 records

Takemi

Active

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

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

SUVOROV

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Dr. Hermann-Georg Strube

UA
2 records

Sultano

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

GUERRESI SEMENTI S.R.L.

IT
2 records

SUNTAN

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

EAST MALLING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

DK
2 records

Starlich

Terminated

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

ISIDRO ALMENAR CUBELLS

ES
2 records

Strandja

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Kera A. Stoeva, Miho I. Mihov

BG
3 records

Souvenir

Active

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

Euro Grass B.V. (NL)

FR
2 records

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Hans-Theo Olligschläger / Uda Olligschläger

DE
3 records

Sottile

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

GUERRESI SEMENTI S.R.L.

IT
2 records

SOLHY019

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Agventure BV

NL
3 records

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

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