174 Pages
    by CRC Press

    168 Pages
    by CRC Press

    The book covers both the basics of plant chromosomes as well as advances such as molecular characteristics, to give the reader an understanding of the chromosome as vehicle of hereditary transmission. It is meant for all levels of students in genetics, evolution, and biodiversity.

    Chromosome structure and components
    Chromosomes and cell division
    Karyotype concept
    Chromosomal changes and biodiversity
    Characteristics of chromosome in different plant groups
    Chromosomes behavior in differentiation
    Nuclear DNA and plant evolution
    Sex chromosome differentiation
    Identification of chromosome segments
    External agents in the induction of gene and chromosome alterations
    Appendix

    Biography

    Archana Sharma