amphidiploid

[US]/ˈæmfɪˌdiːplaʊd/
[UK]/am-fih-dip-loyd/

Translation

n.a hybrid organism with two complete sets of chromosomes from each parent
adj.having two sets of chromosomes from each parent
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

an amphidiploid organism

amphidiploid hybrid

the amphidiploid genome

amphidiploid chromosome number

induced amphidiploidy

amphidiploid speciation

studies on amphidiploids

amphidiploid characteristics

analysis of amphidiploids

amphidiploid formation

Example Sentences

the resulting amphidiploid plant had increased vigor and yield.

scientists created an amphidiploid wheat variety with improved disease resistance.

amphidiploidy is a common mechanism for speciation in plants.

the amphidiploid offspring inherits chromosomes from both parent species.

amphidiploidy can lead to the formation of new, fertile plant hybrids.

studying amphidiploids helps us understand genetic mechanisms in plants.

amphidiploidization involves the doubling of chromosome sets through hybridization.

the process of amphidiploidy can be induced artificially in some plants.

amphidiploids often exhibit traits that are intermediate between their parent species.

researchers use amphidiploidy to create new varieties with desirable characteristics.

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