Abstract
The hybrid nature of tetraploid somatic hybrids of two genetically different chlorophyll-deficient mutants from Datura innoxia Mill. was demonstrated with the aid of anther culture. Green and chlorophyll-deficient androgenetic lines could be regenerated from the pollen grains.
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Schieder, O. Genetic evidence for the hybrid nature of somatic hybrids from Datura innoxia Mill.. Planta 141, 333–334 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00388353
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00388353