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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.

Goodwood

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
2 records

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

AgResearch (NZ)

FR
2 records

GARBI

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

IVIA

ES
3 records

Goldia KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
2 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

F.LLI COZZI S.N.C.

IT
2 records

Gajus

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube D&S GMBH

PL
2 records

Gluhwein

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

NL
2 records

Furore

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

GUERRESI SEMENTI S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Florence

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

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

IT
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Fresko

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF Seeds, s.r.o., CZ

CZ
3 records

Georgetta KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
2 records

Gianetta KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
2 records

Gaza

Active

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

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Finezja

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.

PL
2 records

Floralux

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

FD Esla

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

FLORIMOND DESPREZ,S.A.

ES
2 records

Faraone

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

CGS SEMENTI S.P.A.

IT
2 records

Feten

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Fedra

Active

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

MATTON CLOVIS

BE
2 records

FD Estoc

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

FD Cravache

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

Extrem

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE S.R.L.

IT
2 records

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