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Cytological study of radiation induced alterations in cytoplasmic factors controlling male sterility in corn. Progress report, February 28, 1975--December 1, 1975

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4125703· OSTI ID:4125703
Progress is reported on the following research projects: cytoplasmic constituents of the embryo of various gymnosperms and angiosperms; cytoplasmic male sterility in corn; modification of cytoplasmic sterility factors using gamma radiation, EMS, and ethidium bromide; selection for sterile, blight-resistant corn plants; electron microscopy study of abnormal mitochondria in cytoplasm of corn; cytoplasmic male sterility in Petunia; non-Mendelian variegation in Petunia and Nicotiana; graft transmission of cytoplasmic male sterility; cytoplasmic male sterility in Vicia faba; and studies on Blakeslee's I virus in Datura. (HLW)
Research Organization:
Florida Univ., Gainesville (USA). Inst. of Food and Agricultural Sciences
NSA Number:
NSA-33-012323
OSTI ID:
4125703
Report Number(s):
ORO--2583-15
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English