In vitro chromosome doubling can be induced by several antimitotic agents. The most
commonly used are colchicine, oryzalin and trifluralin. The process of induced chromosome …

Flow cytometers are probably the most multipurpose laboratory devices available. They can
analyse a vast and very diverse range of cell parameters. This technique has left its mark on …

… Anthers were transferred on MS medium containing 30 g l −1 sucrose, 0.5 mg l −1 BAP (6-benzylaminopurine)
and 0.1 mg l −1 NAA (naphthaleneacetic acid) in 12-well culture plates. …

It is becoming increasingly evident that interspecific hybridization is a common event in
phytophthora evolution. Yet, the fundamental processes underlying interspecific hybridization …

Polyploid Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel 'Speedy' plants were obtained from somatic embryos
induced on anther filaments exposed to mitosis inhibitors. Primary embryos yielded less …

The recent completion of the rose genome sequence is not the end of a process, but rather
a starting point that opens up a whole set of new and exciting activities. Next to a high-quality …

The genus Phytophthora comprises many economically and ecologically important plant
pathogens. Hybrid species have previously been identified in at least six of the 12 phylogenetic …

In this review, the different applications of flow cytometry in plant breeding are highlighted.
Four main breeding related purposes can be distinguished for flow cytometry: (i) …

… Within the large genus Rosa L., the section Caninae DC. forms a well‐defined group of
polyploid taxa (x = 7) known as the dogroses. All dogrose species have the peculiar canina …

Since ancient times, roses have graced homes and gardens as an ornamental plant. Roses
are used for many different ornamental purposes as cut flower, garden plant, and pot plant, …