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Meiotic chromosome pairing behaviour of natural tetraploids and induced autotetraploids of Actinidia chinensis.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Mar 2014
Wu Jin-Hu, Datson Paul M, Manako Kelvina I, Murray Brian G
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Non-preferential chromosome pairing was identified in tetraploid Actinidia chinensis and a higher mean multivalent frequency in pollen mother cells was found in colchine-induced tetraploids of A. chinensis compared with naturally occurring tetraploids. Diploid and tetraploid Actinidia chinensis are used for the development of kiwifruit cultivars. Diploid germplasm can be exploited in a tetraploid breeding...
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