Cytological Studies of Desynaptic Stock in Pearl Millet, Pennisetum typhoides (Burm.) S. and H

Abstract

Cytological studies of a genetic stock of pearl millet is being reported here. On the average 1.934 bivalents were observed as compared to seven bivalents in normal. Meiosis was irregular leading to unequal distribution of chromosomes and laggards. Pollen fertility was 38.4%. Complete to partial seed sterility was also observed.