Breeding Science
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Occurrence of SDR 2N-gametes in Lilium Hybrids
Ki-Byung LimTsai-Mu ShenRodrigo Barba-GonzalezM.S. RamannaJaap M. Van Tuyl
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2004 Volume 54 Issue 1 Pages 13-18

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The mechanism of SDR 2n-pollen formation was analyzed in two intra-sectional diploid (2n = 2x = 24) Lilium hybrids (Enchantment × L. pumilum). Variable frequencies of 2n-pollen were found. Meiotic analysis indicated that the intra-sectional hybrids showed perfect chromosome pairing in most cases at metaphase I and normal anaphase I movement of pollen mother cells (PMCs), but produced 2n-pollen by second division restitution (SDR). A high bivalent formation (11.9II and 11.8II, respectively) at metaphase I, irregular meiotic division such as unbalanced chromosome separation and chromatic fragmentation resulted yet in acceptable pollen fertility for cross-pollination. The hybrids were fertile, and when used as male parents, offspring could be generated. The significance of the occurrence of 2n-pollen for the breeding of lilies was analyzed.

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