An improved method for examining meiotic chromosomes in Musa L.

Meiotic studies in Musa L. have been hampered by: 1) time-consuming efforts required to find the correct stages of cell division; 2) rigidity of the microsporocyte cell wall that makes preparation of smears difficult; and 3) poor staining of prophase chromosomes. This study describes an improved tec...

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Main Authors: Adeleke, M., Pillay, M., Okoli, B.E.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2002
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92723

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