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Chromosome Number and Winter Hardiness Relationships in the Higher Plants4 views
Author
Bowden, Wray M., Biology, University of Virginia
Advisors
White, Orland E., Biology, University of Virginia
Lewis, Ivey Foreman, Biology, University of Virginia
Betts, Edwin M., Biology, University of Virginia
Gilbert, Chauncey, Biology, University of Virginia
Abstract
This investigation was carried out in order to clarify the significance of chromosome number in relation to cold resistance and, more specifically, determine the relation of polyploidy, if any, to cold resistance and winter hardiness in the higher plants. Related species with striking differences in ability to withstand low temperatures were grown in similar-environment experimental plots, and cytological analyes of their chromosome complements and determinations of their ability to withstand cold were made. Preliminary work was also done on inter- and intra-specific and inter-generic hybridization.
Degree
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Keywords
Plant chromosomes; Cytology
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved by the author (no additional license for public reuse)
Bowden, Wray M.. Chromosome Number and Winter Hardiness Relationships in the Higher Plants. University of Virginia, Biology, PHD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1941-04-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/q35d-1578.
