Research Article

The synthesis of a new cassava-derived species, Manihot vieiri Nassar*

Published: August 11, 2006
Genet. Mol. Res. 5 (3) : 536-541
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N.M.A. Nassar (2006). The synthesis of a new cassava-derived species, Manihot vieiri Nassar*. Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3): 536-541.
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Abstract

A new species was synthesized artificially by chromosome doubling in a hybrid. The ensuing polyploid type exhibits an apomictic nature and maintains its morphological characteristics in the progeny. It showed a frequency of multiembryonic sacs of 29% in the ovules examined, whereas sacs were absent in the diploid type.

*In honor of deceased Professor Vieira who dedicated a part of his life to cassava breeding

A new species was synthesized artificially by chromosome doubling in a hybrid. The ensuing polyploid type exhibits an apomictic nature and maintains its morphological characteristics in the progeny. It showed a frequency of multiembryonic sacs of 29% in the ovules examined, whereas sacs were absent in the diploid type.

*In honor of deceased Professor Vieira who dedicated a part of his life to cassava breeding

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