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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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New chromosome numbers, meiotic behaviour and pollen fertility in American taxa of Lupinus (Leguminosae): contributions to taxonomic and evolutionary studies

Author(s): I. F. Conterato and M. T. Schifino-Wittmann

Month: Feb
Year: 2006

Journal: Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
Volume: 150
Issue: 2
Pages: 229-240

Article Topic(s): Genetics,Pollination,Taxonomy
Research Setting(s): Laboratory

Species Referenced: Lupinus villosus (Lady lupine),

Abstract

Karyotypes and pollen viability of 20 Lupinus species from the western hemisphere are presented. Pollen viability was greater than 90% for all species. Diploid numbers ranged from 34 to 52.

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I. F. Conterato and M. T. Schifino-Wittmann. "New chromosome numbers, meiotic behaviour and pollen fertility in American taxa of Lupinus (Leguminosae): contributions to taxonomic and evolutionary studies." Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 150.2 (2006): 229-240.

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