AN AIR DRYING TECHNIQUE FOR MAIZE CHROMOSOMES WITHOUT ENZYMATIC MACERATION

被引:63
作者
DECARVALHO, CR
SARAIVA, LS
机构
[1] Department of Biology, Federal University of Vigosa, 36570, Vigosa, MG
关键词
CHROMOSOMES; AIR DRYING; MAIZE CYTOGENETICS; C-BANDING;
D O I
10.3109/10520299309104684
中图分类号
Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
The air drying technique, widely used in animal cytogenetics, was adapted for use with Zea mays L. chromosomes. Using a simple protocol without enzymatic maceration and avoiding the inconvenience of the squashing technique, good staining and C-banding were obtained from maize chromosome preparations.
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页码:142 / 145
页数:4
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