Crocus & Wheat Embryos
David Ehrlich (Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:54:05 PST)
Actually, it's a horrid drug for the treatment of gout. There are much better treatments these days. I use allopurinol -- no nausea, and I don't have to wait for a gout attack before I start a treatment that may not work but will invariably make me feel awful.
But, colchicine can be used to form diploid (or higher) gametes.
From: "arnold140@verizon.net" <arnold140@verizon.net>
To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [pbs] Crocus & Wheat Embryos
Steve:
I think you'll find the drug colchicine in the "Autumn Crocus" better know as Colchicum.
A great drug for the treatment of gout.
Arnold
New Jersey