Chromosome change during growth inPuschkinia libanotica L. (Liliaceae)

Summary The variation in chromosome size in root-tip meristem ofPuschkinia libanotica L. was studied at different days of root growth with special attention to DNA, RNA, total protein and histone contents. The results show that the size and organisation of chromosomes even within the one tissue is subject to considerable change during growth and development.The author is thankful to Prof. H. Rees, FRS, Department of Agricultural Botany, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales, U.K., for his guidance and to University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, for granting him a SRC fellowship.