Determination of ploidy in Taraxacum

Term

2023-06-01 bis 2026-05-31

Project management

• Katja, Thiele
• Sylvia, Plaschil

Responsible institute

Institut für die Sicherheit biotechnologischer Verfahren bei Pflanzen

Project preparer

• Sylvia, Plaschil
• Katja, Thiele

Cooperation partner

• Institut für die Sicherheit biotechnologischer Verfahren bei Pflanzen (JKI)
• Institut für Züchtungsforschung an gartenbaulichen Kulturen (JKI)

Overall objective of the project

In Taraxacum, the ploidy level can increase spontaneously. Knowledge of the ploidy level is essential for successful cross-breeding. Therefore, in the case of Taraxacum acsessions and artificial hybrids, the ploidy level should be determined using flow cytometric measurements in order to be able to select suitable crossing partners.

Funder

Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture