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Natural and induced polyploidy in acacias

Acacias planted as exotic forestry species can be problematic because of a tendency to invade native woodland and cultivated areas. One possible solution is to plant triploid trees of low inherent fertility. Blakesley et al. (pp. 391-398) examine the induction of polyploidy in two Acacia species, and report the natural occurrence of tetraploid and triploid Acacia dealbata.





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