Polyploidy in Plants
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What is euploidy commonly referred to as?

  • Polyploidy (correct)
  • Monosomy
  • Diploidy
  • Aneuploidy
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of aneuploidy?

  • Nullisomy
  • Monosomy
  • Trisomy
  • Polyploidy (correct)
  • What is a characteristic of polyploids compared to diploids?

  • Thicker leaves (correct)
  • Larger guard cells
  • Lower vigour
  • Smaller cell size
  • How are polyploids commonly induced in the laboratory?

    <p>By treating with colchicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant species was the first to report polyploidy?

    <p>Oenothera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does colchicine have on mitosis?

    <p>It blocks spindle formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for an organism to be classified as a polypoid?

    <p>It has more than two haploid sets of chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an autopolyploid?

    <p>It is a polypoid with identical genomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of polyploidy in plants?

    <p>Enhanced vegetative growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aneuploidy results in a cell with one fewer chromosome than normal?

    <p>Monosomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an allopolyploid?

    <p>Triticale (AABB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the applications of autopolyploidy in crop improvement?

    <p>Producing homozygous diploid lines from monoploids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which triploid crops are noted for being sterile and seedless?

    <p>Watermelons and grapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Autotetraploids are generally considered more successful because of their:

    <p>Higher vigor and size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of polyploidy, what is a characteristic of triploids?

    <p>They are typically sterile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops is a known example of an autopolyploid?

    <p>Coffee (4x)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of creating Triticale?

    <p>Higher yielding ability and grain quality of wheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which two parent species is Raphanobrassica synthesized?

    <p>Brassica oleracea and Raphanus sativus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes allopolyploidy in crop species creation?

    <p>It involves the combination of chromosomes from different species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ploidy level of Triticum dicoccum?

    <p>Tetraploid with 28 chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of Triticale makes it suitable for adverse environments?

    <p>Its hardiness from rye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resulting ploidy level after spontaneous chromosome doubling of ABD?

    <p>Hexaploid, 2n=42</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Raphanobrassica?

    <p>It has roots resembling radish and leaves resembling cabbage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'n' represent in the context of chromosome numbers?

    <p>Number of distinct chromosome sets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the greater success of allopolyploids compared to autopolyploids in crop species?

    <p>Allopolyploids have been produced from more diverse genetic sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required in the production of allopolyploids after creating F1 hybrids?

    <p>Colchicine for chromosome doubling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes allopolyploidy?

    <p>The combination of genomes from different species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hybrid contributed to the creation of the allotetraploid Raphanobrassica?

    <p>Brassica oleraceae and Raphanus sativus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are synthetic allopolyploids?

    <p>Man-made allopolyploids synthesized from distinct genera or species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does colchicine play in the production of allopolyploids?

    <p>It induces chromosome doubling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is NOT considered a contributing genome source for Triticum aestivum?

    <p>Brassica oleraceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to bread wheat, which other crop species has benefited from allopolyploidy?

    <p>Triticale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Polyploidy in Plants

    • Polyploidy is the presence of more than two sets of chromosomes in a cell.
    • Polyploidy is common in plants and is estimated to occur in about one-third of angiosperms.
    • Euploidy is a type of polyploidy involving the gain or loss of an entire set of chromosomes.
    • Aneuploidy is the presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell, involving the gain or loss of one or a few chromosomes.
    • Types of aneuploidy are monosomy (2n-1), trisomy (2n+1) and nullisomy (2n-2).

    Characteristics of Polyploids

    • Polyploids generally have larger cells than diploid plants.
    • Polyploid plants often have larger and thicker leaves, larger flowers and fruits.
    • They may exhibit increased vigor and vegetative growth.

    Origin of Polyploids

    • Polyploids may arise spontaneously.
    • Polyploids may be induced through physical or chemical agents such as heat, cold treatment, or chemicals like colchicine.

    Colchicine

    • Colchicine is a poisonous chemical isolated from the seeds and bulbs of the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale).
    • Colchicine inhibits spindle formation, preventing the separation of sister chromatids during cell division.
    • This results in chromosome doubling as the nucleus includes all of the chromatids.

    Types of Polyploids

    • Polyploids are categorized into two main types: autopolyploids and allopolyploids.
    • Autopolyploids have identical sets of genomes (e.g., AAAA), derived from a single species.
    • Allopolyploids have genomes from two or more distinct species (e.g., AABB).

    Autopolyploidy Examples

    • Seedless triploid watermelons, tomatoes, and grapes are examples of autopolyploids.
    • Potato is an autotetraploid (4x).
    • Coffee is an autotetraploid (4x).
    • Banana is an autotriploid (3x), which is sterile and seedless.
    • Sweet potato is an autohexaploid (6x).

    Applications of Autopolyploidy in Crop Improvement

    • Producing homozygous diploid lines from monoploids (haploids): Chromosome doubling in monoploids can accelerate the process of isolating inbreds and purelines.
    • Producing seedless fruits: Triploids, created via hybridization between tetraploids and diploids, are often highly sterile, making them suitable for seedless fruit production.
    • Increasing crop vigor and size: Autotetraploids are often larger and more vigorous than their diploid counterparts.
    • Improved drought tolerance: A triploid clone of tea (Camellia assamica) has been released for cultivation in the northern parts of India, demonstrating its drought resistance.

    Allopolyploidy

    • In allopolyploidy, different species contribute genomes to the polyploid offspring.
    • Allopolyploids can arise from chromosome doubling in F1 hybrids between two distinct species of the same genus or different genera.
    • Synthetic allopolyploids are human-made allopolyploids.

    Production of Allopolyploids

    • The production of allopolyploids typically involves two steps:
      • Production of F1 distant hybrid: Cross-breeding two distinct species.
      • Chromosome doubling with the help of colchicine: Doubling the chromosome number of the F1 hybrid to produce an allopolyploid.

    Allopolyploid Examples

    • Triticale is a synthetic allopolyploid produced by crossing wheat and rye.
    • Raphanobrassica is a synthetic allopolyploid produced by crossing cabbage and radish.

    Role of Allopolyploidy In Crop Improvement

    • Allopolyploids have proven to be more successful as crop species than autopolyploids.
    • Many modern crop species are allopolyploids.

    The Evolution of Bread Wheat

    • Allopolyploidy played a crucial role in the evolution of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum).
    • Bread wheat is a hexaploid (6x), containing three different genomes: A, B, and D.
    • The A genome is believed to have originated from Triticum monococcum.
    • The B genome is believed to have originated from Aegilops speltoides.
    • The D genome is believed to have originated from Aegilops squarrosa.

    Applications of Allopolyploidy

    • Triticale is a synthetic allopolyploid that combines the yielding ability and grain quality of wheat with rye's hardiness to adverse environments.
    • Raphanobrassica was an attempt to combine the root of radish with the leaves of cabbage but ultimately resulted in a plant with raddish-like leaves and cabbage-like roots.

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    This quiz covers the concept of polyploidy in plants, focusing on its definition, types, characteristics, and origin. You will learn about euploidy and aneuploidy, as well as the effects of polyploidy on plant size and vigor. Test your understanding of how polyploids arise and the role of agents like colchicine.

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