Allosyndetic

/ˌæloʊsɪnˈdetɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by allosyndesis; describing chromosomal pairing between non-homologous or foreign chromosomes.

Etymology

Derived from 'allosyndesis' with the suffix '-ic' (relating to or characterized by). Developed as an adjective form in cytogenetics.

Kelly Says

Allosyndetic pairing in hybrid plants can actually be useful for plant breeders—by inducing controlled allosyndetic chromosome associations, they can create new crop varieties with desirable traits that wouldn't occur naturally.

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