Maize Genetics

Maize Genetics

Contributor(s):
Carnegie Institution of Washington Yearbook
McClintock, Barbara, 1902-1992
Publication:
Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1942
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Chromosome Breakage
Zea mays
Genetics
Genes, Plant
Ring Chromosomes
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
This article constitutes part of McClintock's larger body of work on ring chromosomes in which she found that the chromatid breakage-fusion-bridge (BFB) cycle occurred only in the germ cells and endosperm, while the chromosome BFB continued in the sporophyte, which meant that she could selectively produce persistent variegation in plant tissues.
Copyright:
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Extent:
6 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584613X26 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
LLBBCG
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584613X26
Archival Collection:
The Barbara McClintock Papers (Profiles in Science)