Nucleolar dominance (ND) is selective epigenetic silencing of 35-48S rDNA loci. In
allopolyploids, it is frequently manifested at the cytogenetic level by the inactivation of …

B chromosomes (Bs) are supernumerary dispensable genomic elements that have been
reported in several thousand eukaryotic species. Since their discovery, Bs have been …

Abstract Spent Pot Liner (SPL) is a solid waste from the aluminum industry frequently
disposed of in industrial landfills; it can be leached and contaminate the soil, sources of …

The nuclear genome harbours hundreds to several thousand copies of ribosomal DNA.
Despite their essential role in cellular ribogenesis few studies have addressed …

Citrus sinensis chromosomes present a morphological differentiation of bands after staining
by the fluorochromes CMA and DAPI, but there is still little information on its chromosomal …

Lolium perenne is considered a high-quality forage widely used in temperate regions to
meet the shortage of forage during the winter. In this species, some peculiarities related to …

Veronica L., the largest genus in the family Plantaginaceae, is widespread in various
habitats. Due to their long-blooming flowers, Veronica species have high horticultural value …

Brachypodium distachyon (Brachypodium) is now intensively utilized as a model grass
species in various biological studies. Its favorable cytological features create a unique …

Fragile sites (FSs) in plants have been described for species like Lolium and other grasses.
Whereas in humans FSs were shown to be involved in genome instabilities; the …

Sites of 45S rDNA of Lolium are regions denominated fragile sites (FSs), constituting regions
slightly stained with DAPI due to increased DNA unpacking in metaphasic chromosomes …