X-ray induced mutations in jute (Corchorus capsularis L. and Corchorus olitorius L.)
Dry dormant seeds of three varieties of jute (C. capsularis & b. olitorius), which yield commercial fibers, were irradiated with different doses of x-rays ranging from 10 kR to 100 kR at 10 kR intervals. The percentage of germination, survival rates, the resulting morphological abnormalities in different generations, the total abnormalities, the total mutation frequency including chlorophyll mutations, and the complete, mutation spectrum are described in detail. Mutations were classified into different groups and each mutant was briefly described. Several directly useful mutations were observed with emphasis on the fiber yield. Interesting results were obtained after crossing mutants, where the first high yielding hybrid was evolved by the senior author. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Jute Agricultural Research Inst., Barrackpore, India
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-021140
- OSTI ID:
- 4328392
- Journal Information:
- Genet. Agr., v. 27, no. 2-3, pp. 115-147, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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