African baobab tree's root tip chromosome spread (IMAGE)

USDA Forest Service ‑ Southern Research Station

African baobab tree's root tip chromosome spread

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The African baobab tree has 168 chromosomes in total. USDA researchers used fluorescent probes to see the genetic components of individual chromosomes within the cells.

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Islam-Faradi, Sakhanokho & Nelson

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