This paper describes a novel approach to rapid cell-cycle analysis of shoot meristematic cells. The method involves fixation and disaggregation of meristems into protoplast suspension and flow-cytometric analysis of these protoplasts stained with fluorescent dyes. We have developed a procedure for a high-yield isolation of protoplasts allowing an accurate flow-cytometric analysis with a few micrograms of meristem tissues. We present here determinations of total DNA content of protoplasts stained with propidium iodide in the dicotyledon Sinapis alba, and the monocotyledon Lolium temulentum.

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