Cytogenetics and its contributions to the development of science

Authors

  • Viridiana García-Rodríguez Biotecnología Molecular y de Cultivos, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, 72570, Puebla, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8412-9535
  • Dalia Molina Romero Laboratorio de Interacciones Bioquímicas y Moleculares Aplicadas, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, 72570, Puebla, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2548-8332
  • Verónica Cepeda-Cornejo Biotecnología Molecular y de Cultivos, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, 72570, Puebla, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0217-1340

Keywords:

Plant cytogenetics, in situ fluorescent hybridization, chromosomes

Abstract

Cytogenetics is a branch of genetics that studies chromosomes based on their structure, function, behavior, and any abnormalities they may exhibit. Classical cytogenetics studies chromosome morphology and number, while molecular cytogenetics focuses on locating the specific regions where genes are situated. Cytogenetics provides useful information for plant breeding programs and for understanding diseases caused by chromosomal abnormalities (aberrations). Advances in cytogenetics are essential in the search for drought-resistant plants in the context of global climate change.

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2026-06-29

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García-Rodríguez, V., Dalia Molina Romero, & Cepeda-Cornejo, V. (2026). Cytogenetics and its contributions to the development of science. Revista De divulgación científica IBIO, 8(3), 223. Retrieved from http://revistaibio.com/ojs33/index.php/main/article/view/223

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026)

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