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As a consequence of selection the distribution and frequency of B chromosomes varies among survivors of rye seedlings planted in different environments. The mean B frequency per plant decreased under conditions of “high” as compared with “low” density of planting. Differences in weather and soil type between two sites also caused a significant shift in the distribution and frequency of B chromosomes.
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Rees, H., Ayonoadu, U. B chromosome selection in rye. Theoret. Appl. Genetics 43, 162–166 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00306566
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00306566