Cytological studies in South AmericanIridaceae |
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Authors: | A. Kenton C. A. Heywood |
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Affiliation: | (1) Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, TW 9 3 DS Kew, Richmond, Surrey, England, U.K.;(2) Dept. of Botany, Plant Science Laboratories, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, Berks, England, U.K. |
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Abstract: | Although the South AmericanIridaceae are cytologically diverse, three tribes are distinguishable on the basis of karyotype morphology. TheSisyrinchieae andTrimezieae have variable basic numbers, ploidy levels and chromosome sizes, while theTigridieae are characterized by a relatively uniform basic number and bimodal karyotype. Changes in chromosome size within genera may suggest fluctuations in their DNA amount with latitude and altitude, particularly inSisyrinchium. The results are considered in terms of opportunities for more detailed research. |
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Keywords: | Angiosperms Iridaceae Sisyrinchieae Tigridieae Trimezieae Basic numbers chromosome size karyotypes polyploidy karyotypic asymmetry bimodality DNA increase chromosome evolution |
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