Alternative induction of polyploid ornamentals and their added value Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Polyploids are plants with more than two chromosome sets. They can be induced relatively easily with chemicals; however, this technique leaves us with some questions. Can we develop new technology to create polyploids and genetic variation in ornamentals? Can we quantify and increase the synthesis of gametes with an increased number of chromosome sets (2n or unreduced gametes)? Is it possible to ...