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Colchicine is an inhibitor of microtubule polymerization which blocks chromosome segregation during meiosis. Consequently, Colchicine is used to induce polyploidy (tetraploid) in plant cells.
About This Item
Formula : C22H25NO6
CAS Number: 64-86-8
Molecular Weight: 399.44
form: powder
technique(s): cell culture | plant: suitable
application(s): agriculture
