Banded polytene chromosomes in developing endosperm of pearl millet.
The occurrence of polyteny in the endosperm of field-grown plants as well as cultured endosperms of variety Vg272 of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.) is recorded. There is a pronounced banded structure of these chromosomes similar to the ones observed in Dipteran salivary glands. Polyteny under physiologically controlled conditions also seems feasible in pearl millet.
Rajya Lakshmi
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Department of Botany, Andhra University, Waltair 530 003, India. Rajyalakshmit@hotmail.com
Nimmi
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Raja Rao
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Narasinga Rao
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Isola
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D002871:Chromosome Banding; D008897:Panicum / Q000235:genetics*; D012639:Seeds