What is Allopolyploidy, Polyploidy in Plants simple and easy notes.

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  • Polyploidy is the condition when nucleus consist of more than two set of chromosomes.
  • Allopolyploidy is a type of polyploidy in which nucleus contains more than two set of chromosomes which comes from different species.
  • The resultant HYBRID produced is STERILE because the chromosomes are from different species.
  • The technique is Highly beneficial for plants because the resultant hybrid plant contains advantages characters of both the species.
  • Triticale is an Allopolyploids formed by crossing between Rye and wheat.
  • Some of the crops are also natural allopolyploids.
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