Physical mapping of rDNA sites in possible diploid progenitors of polyploid Festuca species

John A. Harper, Ian D. Thomas, J. Alan Lovatt, Huw M. Thomas

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Abstract

Festuca species form a polyploid series but only two of the diploid species have been firmly proposed as progenitors of any polyploid. The number and distribution of rDNA sites on the chromosomes of F. scariosa (section Scariosae) and the four diploid species that comprise section Montanae are presented with their relative DNA amounts and key morphological features. Comparisons of the results with those of some polyploid Festuca species from section Bovinae published previously indicate that F. scariosa and F. altissima could be diploid progenitors of the polyploids. It is unlikely that any one of the other three Montanae species is a progenitor of these polyploids.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-4
Number of pages2
JournalPlant Systematics and Evolution
Volume245
Issue number3-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Mar 2004

Keywords

  • Festuca
  • phylogeny
  • fluorescence in situ hybridisation
  • rDNA
  • physical mapping
  • C-value

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