(1) Department of Plant Biology, University of Birmingham, P.O. Box 363, B15 2TT Birmingham, UK;(2) Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, 226002 Lucknow, India
Abstract:
Summary Nobilization in sugarcane is viewed from a genetic angle considering the significance of 2n gametes. The inbreeding coefficients resulting from 2n gametes, for first and second nobilizations are worked out. The implication of 2n gametes to sugarcane breeding are discussed.