Genome size, chromosome number determination, and analysis of the repetitive elements in Cissus quadrangularis

Cissus quadrangularis (Vitaceae) is a perennial climber endemic to Africa and is characterized by succulent angular stems. The plant grows in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa especially in the African savanna. The stem of C. quadrangularis has a wide range of applications in both human and anima...

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Main Authors: Duncan Kiragu Gichuki, Lu Ma, Zhenfei Zhu, Chang Du, Qingyun Li, Guangwan Hu, Zhixiang Zhong, Honglin Li, Qingfeng Wang, Haiping Xin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8201.pdf