3. Objectives
Characterize the chromosomal architecture and behavior during mitosis
and meiosis in diploid plants.
Induce polyploidy in selected diploid plant species using chemical
mutagens.
Investigate the cytological changes associated with polyploidization,
including chromosome doubling and rearrangements.
Compare the cytogenetic features between diploid and polyploid plants
to elucidate the impact of polyploidy on chromosome structure and
organization.
5. Expected Outcome
Detailed characterization of the cytogenetic features of diploid Egyptian
plants, including chromosome number, morphology, and behavior during
cell division.
Successful induction of polyploidy in selected plant species using chemical
mutagens.
Identification of cytological changes associated with polyploidization,
such as chromosome doubling and rearrangements.
Comparative analysis of cytogenetic traits.
6. Significance
This study will contribute to the understanding of cytological
mechanisms underlying polyploidization in Egyptian plants.
The findings will have implications for breeding programs aimed
at developing polyploid cultivars with improved agronomic traits,
such as increased biomass production, stress tolerance, and
nutritional quality.
Additionally, the research may provide insights into the broader
implications of polyploidy for plant evolution and adaptation in
natural and agricultural ecosystems.