What question did this study set out to answer?

To characterize the occurrence, structure, and genetic properties of supernumerary B-type chromosomes across diverse maize varieties.

November 1, 1941GeneticsOpen Access

Genetic Characteristics of the B Chromosomes in Maize

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

LRL. F. RandolphCalifornia Institute of Technology

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Genetic analysis reveals frequent supernumerary B chromosomes in commercial maize varieties, indicating widespread nonessential chromosomal variation.

Key Points

To characterize the occurrence, structure, and genetic properties of supernumerary B-type chromosomes across diverse maize varieties.
Cytogenetic examination of chromosomal complements in standard, commercial, and experimental genetic stocks of maize (Zea mays).
Analysis of extra B-type chromosomes relative to the standard ten pairs of normal chromosomes.
Normal maize plants consistently exhibit ten standard chromosome pairs.
Supernumerary B-type chromosomes occur at high frequency across multiple commercial varieties and experimental breeding lines.

Cite This Study

L. F. Randolph (1941) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a97f62b2855ae6cf374dc9d https://doi.org/10.1093/genetics/26.6.608

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Genetic analysis reveals frequent supernumerary B chromosomes in commercial maize varieties, indicating widespread nonessential chromosomal variation.

Genetic Characteristics of the B Chromosomes in Maize

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Genetic Characteristics of the B Chromosomes in Maize

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider