Research Article

Determination of Genome Size Differentiation and Ploidy Levels in Some Citrus Rootstock Populations

Volume: 28 Number: 3 June 9, 2025
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Determination of Genome Size Differentiation and Ploidy Levels in Some Citrus Rootstock Populations

Abstract

Determining the ploidy level of plant material used in breeding is important, especially for biotechnological applications. The genetic diversity in citrus enables the development of rootstocks and cultivars adapted to various climates and soils. Various suitable rootstocks are used in commercial citrus production.This study was conducted to determine the genome size and ploidy levels of citrus rootstocks widely used worldwide using flow cytometry. The rootstocks used in the study included Gou-Tou, C-35, Troyer citrus, Taiwanica, Citremon, Yuzu, Sunki mandarin, Flying Dragon, Yuma citrus, Macrophylla and Chinese orange. Fresh leaf tissue from each rootstock was mixed with triploid Tahitian lemon leaf tissue, used as a standard species, and cell nuclei were isolated. The cells stained with propidium iodide were analysed by flow cytometry, and histograms and cytograms were obtained. According to the results, although all species had diploid genome sizes, differences were observed between species in terms of genome volume. Yuzu seedlings were found to have the largest genome size (0.808 pg/2C), while Flying Dragon trifoliate had the smallest genome size (0.700 pg/2C).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Plant Biotechnology , Pomology and Treatment

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 3, 2025

Publication Date

June 9, 2025

Submission Date

April 29, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 28 Number: 3

APA
Polatöz, S., Şeker, M., & Kaya, Ç. (2025). Determination of Genome Size Differentiation and Ploidy Levels in Some Citrus Rootstock Populations. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, 28(3), 736-745. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1475151


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