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Cytogenetic studies in four species of Chlorophytum Ker-Gawl. (Liliaceae)

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Chlorophytum Ker-Gawl is a large and taxonomically complex genus having two basic chromosome numbers (x = 7 and 8). The genus includes few medicinally important species as well as some ornamentals having horticultural value. The present investigation deals with detailed comaparative chromosome analysis from somatic and gametic cells of two medicinally important (C. borivilianum and C. nepalense) and two ornamental species (C.laxum and C. comosum) of Chlorophytum. Results revealed considerable variation in karyotypic characteristics and meiotic behavior among all the species/cultivars investigated. The results can be effectively used as a comprehensive chromosomal database for future studies.

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Authors are grateful to Sri Tushar Maharaj of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur for providing plant materials and Dr. Animesh Ghorai for his constructive comments and suggestions.

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  1. Department of Botany, Maulana Azad College, 8, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road., Kolkata-, 700013, India

    Sautrik Basu

  2. Department of Botany, Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata, 700073, India

    Timir Baran Jha

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Basu, S., Jha, T.B. Cytogenetic studies in four species of Chlorophytum Ker-Gawl. (Liliaceae). Nucleus 54, 123–132 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13237-011-0039-8

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