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On the polyploid origin of Galtonia ’Moonbeam’

K. R. W. Hammett, B. G. Murray

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Abstract Galtonia ’Moonbeam’ is shown to be a tetraploid. Details of the chromosome number and karyotype are presented in comparison with those of Galtonia candicans (Baker) Decne. The significance of increased ploidy level is discussed and contrasted with increased ploidy levels reported in other bulbous ornamental plants.

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Abstract Galtonia ’Moonbeam’ is shown to be a tetraploid. Details of the chromosome number and karyotype are presented in comparison with those of Galtonia candicans (Baker) Decne. The significance of increased ploidy level is discussed and contrasted with increased ploidy levels reported in other bulbous ornamental plants.

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Abstract Galtonia ’Moonbeam’ is shown to be a tetraploid. Details of the chromosome number and karyotype are presented in comparison with those of Galtonia candicans (Baker) Decne. The significance of increased ploidy level is discussed and contrasted with increased ploidy levels reported in other bulbous ornamental plants.

Key concepts: Ploidy, Polyploid, Biology, Karyotype, Chromosome number, Ornamental plant, Botany, Chromosome

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