ISSN:
1432-2048
Keywords:
Chromosome isolation
;
Petroselinum
;
Polyethylene-glycol
;
Protoplast (uptake of chromosomes)
;
Triticum
;
Zea
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract For mass isolation of plant metaphase chromosomes, cultured cells of wheat (Triticum monococcum) and parsley (Petroselinum hortense) were synchronized by hydroxyurea and colchicine treatment. This synchronization procedure resulted in high mitotic synchrony, especially in suspension cultures of parsley in which 80% of the cells were found to be at the metaphase stage. Mitotic protoplasts isolated from these synchronized cell cultures served as a source for isolation of chromosomes. The described isolation and purification method yielded relatively pure chromosome suspension. The uptake of the isolated plant chromosomes into recipient wheat, parsley, and maize protoplasts was induced by polyethylene-glycol treatment. Cytological studies provided evidences for uptake of plant chromosomes into plant protoplasts.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00387815
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