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Sexual reproduction development in apomictic Eulaliopsis binata (Poaceae).
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 5 Oct 2011
Li J J, Liu L, Ouyang Y D, Yao J L
Abstract excerpt
Apomixis is a particular mode of reproduction that allows progeny formation without meiosis and fertilization. Eulaliopsis binata, a tetraploid apomictic species, is widely used for making paper, rope and mats. There is great potential for fixation of heterosis in E. binata due to autonomous endosperm formation in this species. Although most of its embryo sac originates from nucellus cells, termed apospory,...
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