Tetrasomic segregation of allozyme markers in an endangered plant, Aster kantoensis

M. Maki, M. Masuda, K. Inoue

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Abstract

Tetrasomic inheritance was documented for four allozyme loci (Aat-2, Aco-2, Pgi-2, and 6pg-2) in a rare endangered plant, Aster kantoensis (Asteraceae). There was no evidence of chromatid segregation, and segregation ratios at the loci were in close agreement with the expectation of tetrasomic inheritance of the chromosome type. This study provides evidence for the autotetraploid origin of A. kantoensis and is one of several studies that have contributed to an increased appreciation of autotetraploidy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)378-380
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Heredity
Volume87
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Genetics(clinical)

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