COMPARATIVE KARYOMORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF IN VIVO GROWN PLANT SPECIES OF ALOE VERA FROM DIFFERENT REGIONS OF INDIA
Abstract
Comparing the karyomorphological characteristics of five different Aloe vera species that were collected from different regions of India and cultivated in vivo is the aim of this study. Cytological investigations were conducted to evaluate the distinctions among these species. The centromeric index, chromosome number, karyotype asymmetry, and total chromatin length were measured in order to detect variations. The data revealed significant inter-varietal variations, indicating that these Aloe species can differ from one another cytogenetically. Variations in chromosomal structure, centromeric position, and chromatin organization were found using karyotypic analysis. Cytogenetic traits and chromosomal variations were to be evaluated in order to understand the evolutionary links and genetic diversity among these species. This study provides valuable information about the chromosomal architecture and evolutionary cytogenetics of Aloe species in India, while also emphasizing the importance of karyological data in supporting species classification, biodiversity conservation, and the selection of superior genotypes for cultivation and pharmacological research.
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Aloe vera, karyotype, chromosome morphology, ideogram, genetic diversityDOI
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