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Polyploidy: Occurrence and Classification

In this article we will discuss about:-  1. Distribution and Occurrence of Polyploidy 2. Classification of Polyploidy. Distribution and Occurrence of Polyploidy: Polyploidy is wide spread in plant kingdom but is less common in animal kingdom. Darlington and Janaki-Ammal in 1945 and Stebbins in 950 estimated that polyploids make up 30 to 35% of Angiosperms. In certain families, very high [...]

By |2016-07-12T13:51:00+00:00July 12, 2016|Chromosome Number|Comments Off on Polyploidy: Occurrence and Classification
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Polyploidy: Meaning, Causes and Evolution | Chromosomal Aberration

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Polyploidy 2. Types of Polyploids 3. Causes or Origin of Polyploidy 4. Techniques of Inducing Polyploidy 5. Evolution 6. Practical Value 7. Role in Plant Breeding 8. Some Artificially Produced Polyploids. Meaning of Polyploidy: An organism having more than two sets of homologous chromosomes is known as polyploid and the [...]

By |2016-07-12T12:27:15+00:00July 12, 2016|Genetics|Comments Off on Polyploidy: Meaning, Causes and Evolution | Chromosomal Aberration
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