Counting chromosomes: Plant scientists solve a century-old mystery about reproduction

Counting chromosomes: Plant scientists solve a century-old mystery about reproduction 01/26/2018 08:00 AM EST Geneticists have solved a century-old mystery by discovering a remarkable mechanism that enables plants to count their chromosomes. Their ability to detect imbalances in male and female contributions to the next generation determines their progeny's viability and fertility. Full story at https://www.cshl.edu/counting-chromosomes-plant-scientists-solve-a-century-old-mystery-about-reproduction/ Source Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111