Induction and identification of polyploids in Cattleya intermedia Lindl. (orchidaceae) by in vitro techniques Indução e identificação de poliploides em Cattleya intermedia Lindl. (orchidaceae) através de técnicas in vitro

The effect of colchicine on the protocorm-like bodies of Cattleya intermedia L. (Orchidaceae) cultured in vitro was studied. Different concentrations of the drug (0.00, 0.05, 0.10 and 0.20%) as well as two times of culture (4 or 8 days) were tested to determine the best treatment for the induction o...

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Main Authors: Paulo Artur Konzen Xavier de Mello e Silva, Sídia Callegari-Jacques, Maria Helena Bodanese-Zanettini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2000-03-01
Series:Ciência Rural
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782000000100017