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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.

RGT Keac

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
5 records

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Primera

Protection expired

Aechmea Ruiz et Pav. · Aechmea

Elly Bak^^^Nicolaas D.M. Steur

NL
4 records

Prim 41

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Stoppel Peter

DE
4 records

Ph2fp0

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Susanne Groh

UA
6 records

Moonbeam

Protection expired

Ornithogalum candicans (Baker) J.C. Manning & Goldblatt · Galtonia

STIDOLPH| Nora Stidolph / STIDOLPH DIANA| Diana Stidolph

DE
4 records

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Sturdza Greta|Varengeville sur Mer, FR

FR
4 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

MICHAEL A DIRR

FR
5 records

Frau Fujiyo

Protection expired

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

HIROSHI EBIHARA

NL
4 records

Cavalier

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

WORLD WIDE WHEAT L.L.C.

ES
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

FR
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Christof Immanuel Kling

DE
5 records

Walhero

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Tristram David|Arundel BN18 OAS, GB

4 records

Digitalis L. · Foxglove

Tristram David Ralph|Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0AS, GB

4 records

Zomoa

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

van Zoest Jan

4 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

4 records

Viking

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Blom Arie

4 records

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Udo Schäfer

5 records

Table Mountain

Application submitted

Helianthus salicifolius A. Dietr. · Willow-leaf Sunflower

Keith R.W. Hammett

5 records

Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. · Creeping zinnia

Hugo Dittmar Samen und Pflanzen

4 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

4 records

Coreopsis rosea Nutt. · Pink coreopsis

Leonard Mark Alan

5 records

SMHPFL

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

4 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

5 records

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