Results in mutation breeding of wheat

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1973 · Genet. Slechteni, v. 46, no. 4, pp. 253-260

OSTI ID:4325335

Hanis, M

Gamma rays, x rays, or EMS were applied to seeds of seven winter wheat varieties. Frequencies of induced mutations for mildew resistance were found between 0.01 to 0.16, for stripe rust resistance 0.01, and for leaf rust resistance 0.005 mutations per 100 M2 plants. Improved quality of grain occurred at 0.03 and improved yield of grain at 0.004 to 0.0079 frequencies. Mutation rates of diverse morphological mutations are summarized. All the useful mutations exercised a pleiotropic effect, or had concomitant deleterious mutations. (auth)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-029705
• OSTI ID: 4325335
• Journal Information: Genet. Slechteni, v. 46, no. 4, pp. 253-260, Journal Name: Genet. Slechteni, v. 46, no. 4, pp. 253-260; ISSN GESLB
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: Czech

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