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This research aims to investigate the cytomorphological effects of colchicine-induced autotetraploidy in Apium graveolens.

Cytomorphological Studies in Colchicine Induced Autotetraploids of Apium graveolens var. Dulce

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Cytomorphological analysis uncovers growth and reproductive changes in colchicine-induced autotetraploids.

This research aims to investigate the cytomorphological effects of colchicine-induced autotetraploidy in Apium graveolens.
Seedlings were treated with colchicine solution to induce autotetraploidy.
Cytomorphological traits such as stomatal size and pollen diameter were measured.
Observation of chromosomal behavior including bivalents and quadrivalents.
Tetraploids showed delayed flowering and slower growth.
Increased stomatal size and pollen diameter were observed.
Reduced seed yield and stomatal frequency indicated negative effects of polyploidy.

Jamwal et al. (1997) studied this question.

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