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What is an allopolyploid?

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An organism which possesses two or more basic sets of chromosomes derived from two different species is called allopolyploid. It can be developed by interspecific crosses and fertility is restored by chromosome doubling with colchicine treatment. Eg. Triticale (cross between wheat and rye)
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