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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.

IOA1177DMR

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rene Baratin

UA
3 records

Inra 6501

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Helios

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Hoquet Endives (FR)

FR
1 record

I520A (L.P.)

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KOIPESOL SEMILLAS, S.A.

ES
1 record

HA 99CMS

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

DAKOTA UNIV.

ES
1 record

Hanabee Rose

Application submitted

Digitalis purpurea L. · Common Foxglove

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
1 record

Hanabee Pink

Application submitted

Digitalis purpurea L. · Common Foxglove

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
1 record

HA 89CMS

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

DAKOTA UNIV.

ES
1 record

GW475BMR

Withdrawn

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

GAYLAND WARD SEED CO. INC.

IT
1 record

HA 234CMS

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

DAKOTA UNIV.

ES
1 record

Guelzower 1

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

MELZ| Dr. Gilbert Melz

DE
1 record

HEIDRUN

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

WOLF LANGE

DK
2 records

Hanabee White

Application submitted

Digitalis purpurea L. · Common Foxglove

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
1 record

HA 232CMS

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

DAKOTA UNIV.

ES
1 record

Gloscarlet

Terminated

Sinningia Nees · Gloxinia

PLATE| Renate Plate

DE
1 record

GRELIVE

Terminated

Cupressus L. · Cypress

George Greeve (GB)

FR
1 record

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

W. van Lierop & Zonen B.V.

NL
1 record

Goldwin

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
1 record

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Katsumata Kazuyoshi

FR
1 record

Floks

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Burlov Viktor Viktorovych, Burlov Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :De Belder & van Trier

FR
1 record

FLORIMI

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Burlov Viktor Vasylovych

UA
2 records

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Katsumata Kazuyoshi

FR
1 record

FLEMYGEA

Terminated

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

FLEMER III WILLIAM (US)

FR
1 record

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