Galax: the Genus and its Chromosomes

Baldwin JT. 1941. Galax: the Genus and its Chromosomes. The Journal of Heredity. 32(8):249-254

This paper presents Galax aphylla as unispecific but with two chromosome races, one diploid and the other tetraploid. The distribution of the two races is mapped out. The ploidy is expressed by different sized leaves even under favorable growing conditions.

Type

Journal Article

Authors

Baldwin, J

Units

BLRI , GRSM

Keywords

APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, BLRI, Blue Ridge Parkway, diploid, Galax, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, GRSM, GRSM-01470, SER, Southeast Region, tetraploid, vascular plant

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