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Variety traits

Cytoplasmic Male Sterility (CMS)

CMS is a condition in plants where pollen is either not produced or is non-viable despite the normal development of female organs. It is a fundamental trait in commercial seed production that prevents self-pollination and allows the production of hybrid seeds without manual emasculation.

Mentioned in descriptions 4 451 varieties reference book.

Cytoplasmic male sterility manifests as the absence of fertile pollen, while pistillate organs remain functional. In breeding processes, such plants are used as maternal lines, which are pollinated by paternal forms to ensure 100% hybridity of the offspring. To obtain commercial fertile hybrids, nuclear fertility-restorer genes are introduced into the plant genotype, ensuring normal pollen development in the final product.

The trait is evaluated by determining the degree of pollen sterility, morphological examination of anthers for signs of degeneration and their ability to dehisce, as well as by microscopic analysis of pollen grains. Modern methods include the use of molecular DNA markers to identify sterility genes in mitochondria and restorer genes in the nucleus.

The manifestation of CMS depends on the interaction between the genotype and environmental conditions, including temperature and humidity, which can affect the stability of the trait. Incomplete fertility restoration in commercial crops can lead to seed set issues, so when selecting a hybrid, the originator's guarantee regarding the effective performance of fertility restorers under field conditions is important.

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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.

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Nehyosh

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

JOHN HEDGER

FR
2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wood T.

FR
2 records

Nero

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

VARIOS OBTENTORES

ES
5 records

Nedeleg

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)

FR
2 records

NCSUHA1

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

FR
2 records

Minibell

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Zeraim Gedera Ltd. Seed Company

PL
2 records

Milana

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

KOROLEVA SVETLANA VIKTOROVNA / MONAHOS GRIGORIJ FEDOROVICh / YuRChENKO SEMEN ALEKSANDROVICh

UA
4 records

Maxired

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Tsvetan Kikindonov, Kalin Slanev

BG
3 records

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :De Belder R. & J.

FR
2 records

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO/GIUSEPPE RUSSO/SANTO RECUPERO

ES
3 records

M 133

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CARGILL GENETIQUE EUROPE SNC

DK
2 records

Laperla KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Kros266S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubyts`kyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Lake Nyah

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

SOUTHERN CROSS SEEDS PTY LTD

NL
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Krok

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pershyna Lilia Vasylivna, Odynets` Serhii Ivanovych, Shudria Larysa Ivanivna, Kutischeva Nataliia Mykolaivna, Lytovchenko Borys Kyrylovych,

UA
3 records

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