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Karyotype characterization reveals active 45S rDNA sites located on chromosome termini in Smilax rufescens (Smilacaceae).
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 25 Apr 2013
Pizzaia D, Oliveira V M, Martins A R, Appezzato-da-Glória B, Forni-Martins E, Aguiar-Perecin M L R
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The genus Smilax (Smilacaceae) includes species of medicinal interest; consequently, their identification is important for the control of raw material used in the manufacture of phytotherapeutic products. We investigated the karyotype of Smilax rufescens in order to look for patterns that would be useful for comparative studies of this genus. To accomplish this, we developed procedures to grow plants and optimize...
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