Basics of Mutation Breeding

S. Thirugnanakumar, A. Anandan and Y. Anitha Vasline

ISBN 10: 9383305193 / ISBN 13: 9789383305193

Published by New India Publishing Agency, 2014

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Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Mutation and Crop Improvement. 2. Classification of Mutagens and Their Effects. 3. Procedure for Mutation Breeding. 4. Effect of Mutagens on Germination and Survival in M1 Generation. 5. Chlorophyll Mutations. 6. Macromutations. 7. Micromutations. 8. Mutagenic Effectiveness and Efficiency. 9. Correlation Between M1 and M2 Generation. 10. Variability Parameters in M2 and M3 Generations in Sesame. 11. Heritability and Genetic Advance as Percent in Sesame of Mean in M2 and M3 Generations. 12. Frequency Distribution in M2 and M3 Generations in Sesame. References. The book covers information on various types of mutagens and their effects, procedures for using mutagens for crop improvement, types of mutations (micro and macro) with statistical techniques to handle the mutation population. The subject matter presented in the book will be useful for both undergraduate and post graduate students of agriculture.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basics of Mutation Breeding
• Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9383305193
• ISBN 13: 9789383305193
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

The book covers information on various types of mutagens and their effects, procedures for using mutagens for crop improvement, types of mutations (micro and macro) with statistical techniques to handle the mutation population. The subject matter presented in the book will be useful for both undergraduate and post graduate students of agriculture.