Table 3 Fertility of the different cytotypes after crossing (G1 generation)

From: The role of tetraploids in the sexual–asexual cycle in dandelions (Taraxacum)

Cross type

N

Seed set

Range

Germination

Range

Viable seed set

2x–3x

14

0.10±0.03

0.02–0.38

0.80±0.07

0.25–1.00

0.09

2x–4x

24

0.39±0.05

0.06–0.81

0.69±0.07

0.00–1.00

0.30

3x–2x

17

0.88±0.03

0.63–0.98

0.80±0.07

0.00–0.94

0.67

4x–2x

25

0.38±0.06

0.10–0.95

0.53±0.05

0.15–0.96

0.27

  1. Per cross-type averages (with standard error and range) are given of the seed set per head and the germination rate. Viable seed set is the product of seed set and germination rate. N=number of crosses.
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