Additional documented chromosome number determinations in Paysonia (Brassicaceae)

Authors

  • Andrew M. Salywon Desert Botanical Garden
  • Jon P. Rebman San Diego Museum of Natural History
  • David A. Dierig Bridgestone Americas Inc., Guayule Research Farm

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v15.i2.1163

Keywords:

meiotic chromosome number, Lesquerella, Paysonia, Brassicaceae

Abstract

Thirteen meiotic chromosome number determinations are reported for seven species of Paysonia O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz (Brassicaceae). Our counts are in agreement with previous published numbers and we make new chromosome number reports for five counties.

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Published

2021-12-10

How to Cite

Salywon, A. M. ., Rebman, J. P. ., & Dierig, D. A. . (2021). Additional documented chromosome number determinations in Paysonia (Brassicaceae). Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 15(2), 575–577. https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v15.i2.1163