Studies on the chromosomes of tropical lilies 2: karyotype of Gloriosa superba lindle (liliaceae).

Abstract

Further to the work on the members of the West Tropical African “Lilies”, the karyotype of Gloriosa superba is reported. Chromosome count from root tip cells showed 2n = 56 and the karyotype consists of 16 pairs of metacentric chromosomes and 12 pairs of sub-metacentries.

Journal of Applied Chemistry and Agricultural Research Vol. 7 2000-2001: pp. 54-57