The Journal of Heredity 1954:45(6):285-288
© 1954 The American Genetic Association 45:285-288
HAPLOIDY IN CASTORBEANS
D. DONALD POOLE, and
H. H. HADLEY*
Abstract
The observation of haploids in castorbeans, (Ricinus communis L.) is reported. Chromosome behavior in castorbean haploids is similar to that found in other genera. Cytological analysis of meiosis revealed 10 univalent chromosomes at first metaphase.

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