Polyploidy
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Polyploidy is a condition in which the cells of an organism have more than two paired sets of chromosomes. Most species whose cells have nuclei are diploid, meaning they have two complete sets of chro
Organ-specific patterns of endopolyploidy (from 2x to 64x) in the giant ant Dinoponera australis
This phylogenetic tree shows the relationship between the best-documented instances of paleopolyploidy in eukaryotes.
Durum wheat
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Durum, also called pasta wheat or macaroni wheat, is a tetraploid species of wheat. It is the second-most cultivated species of wheat after common wheat, although it represents only 5 to 8% of global
Polyploidy
…and modification by humans, has strains that are diploid (two sets of chromosomes), tetraploid (four sets of chromosomes) with the common name of durum or macaroni wheat, and hexaploid (six sets of chromosomes) with the common name of bread wheat. Many agriculturally important plants of the genus…
Triticum durum
Dry treccioni pasta
USDA wheat