Year: 1998
Type: article
Abstract: Cytomorphological and phytochemical studies in a chimeric mutant obtained through colchicine treatment in mulberry were conducted. Uniform distribution of ploidal chimera (2n+4n) was detected in different vegetative parts. Meiosis in the chimeric plant was highly irregular. Persistence of chimera in vegetative clonal generations was observed. Distinct morphological changes along with an increase in phenol and a decrease in sugar content were observed in the mutant. Significance of ploidal chimera in the improvement of mulberry is discussed.
Source: CYTOLOGIA
Authors: K. Vijayan, S. P. Chakraborti, B. N. Roy, M. Setua, S. M. H. Qadri
Institution: Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1983987819