| Abstrakt: |
The three forms D, D, D of Dactyloctenium aegyptium revealed different chromosome numbers, viz. n=20, 23, 27. Though these forms differed in the number of spikes and the length of the rachilla, they showed essentially a similar spikelet structure with small quantitative variations. Data were obtained from anatomical and especially from chemical studies to see if there existed sufficient discontinuity to warrant a distinct taxonomic recognition. The results are commented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
