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The present paper deals with chromosomes ofDioscorea deltoidea 2n=20 and its induced tetraploid from 2n=40. The position ofD. deltoidea in relation to other rhizomatous species of Dioscorea of Asia and Europe and to the tuberous yams in cultivation is presented.
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Janaki Ammal, E.K., Singh, S.D. Induced tetraploidy inDioscorea deltoidea wall. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 56, 329–331 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051975
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