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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.

FLHORBAN919

Terminated

Musa acuminata Colla · Banana

CIRAD-Flhor (FR)

FR
2 records

Exorta

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Seeds

FR
2 records

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

Padana Sementi Elette

BE
2 records

Eros

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA PER L'ORTICOLTURA (CREA-OF-PON)

IT
2 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

CGS SEMENTI S.P.A.

IT
2 records

Fenil

Terminated

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

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)

FR
4 records

Estampa

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

FD Strap

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

FD Groom

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils

PL
2 records

FD Tabby

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils

PL
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

LION SEEDS

ES
2 records

FD Freeride

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

FD Passing

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

Favorita KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

PL
2 records

Einar

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Institutt for kjemi, bioteknologi og matvitenskap, N-1432 AAs

EE
4 records

Ensilor

Active

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

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR
2 records

Encanto

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Ensporta

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Van Engelen Zaden BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Dorhill

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

NOVARTIS SEEDS

IT
2 records

Doncella

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Dukat

Active

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

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
3 records

Dillon

Terminated

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

Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)

FR
2 records

Draga

Terminated

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

Kmetijski inštitut Slovenije (SI)

HR
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

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