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Mutagenic and physiological impacts of colchicine on growth, flowering behavior, and ISSR-based genetic variability in Calendula officinalis L.
BMC plant biology - 1 Apr 2026
Hassan Makka A, Saudy Hani S, Hewidy Mohammed, El-Sammak Heba
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Stimulating flowering ability is the main purpose of commercial development of ornamental plants. Colchicine could contribute to improve flowering and related physiological processes; however its potential mode on marigold (Calendula officinalis) as a marketable ornamental plant is unclear. METHODS: The present study was carried out during two successive generations (M1 and M2) along two experimental...
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