Chromosome number in Halophytum ameghinoi (Halophytaceae)

Authors
Hunziker, JH Pozner, R Escobar, A
Citation
Jh. Hunziker et al., Chromosome number in Halophytum ameghinoi (Halophytaceae), PLANT SYS E, 221(1-2), 2000, pp. 125-127
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Plant Sciences
Journal title
PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
ISSN journal
03782697 → ACNP
Volume
221
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
125 - 127
Database
ISI
SICI code
0378-2697(2000)221:1-2<125:CNIHA(>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
The chromosome number and karyotype of Halophytum ameghinoi (Speg.) Speg. w as found to be 2n=24 and 12m+10sm+2t, respectively. Meiosis was regular and 12 bivalents were observed. The relationships of this monotypic family are briefly discussed.