The study of animal chromosomes at the level of their DNA composition is well advanced while interest in plant chromosomes at this level is much more recent. It does not appear, however, that there are basic differences between plant and animal chromosomes and much of what is learned from one should therefore be applicable to the other. In some respects plant material is easier to manipulate and this article suggests that breeders generally could with advantage direct more attention to plant chromosomes.
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