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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.Suggested Citation
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.Go back