ENDOPOLYPLOIDY IN SCOPARIA DULCIS L. AND ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS L.
R. N. TRIVEDI *
Cytogenetics Laboratory, PG Department of Botany, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
M. P. TRIVEDI *
Cytogenetics Laboratory, PG Department of Botany, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Endopolyploidy has been reported in the tapetal cells of two species of the family Scrophulariaceae. This phenomenon has been observed for the first time in this family. The occurrence of high level of ploidy in such tissue substantiates their role in pollen development.
Keywords: Endoploidy, Endoploidy in Scrophu-lariaceae