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Development of new techniques of using irradiation in the genetic improvement of warm season grasses and an assessment of the genetic and cytogenetic effects. Annual report, August 1, 1976--October 31, 1977. [Breeding of pearl millet and radioinduction of mutants of bermudagrasses by. gamma. irradiation of dormant rhizomes]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5276279
New techniques of using irradiation in the genetic improvement of several warm season grasses are described. The economic value of radiation induced plant mutants and the genetic and cytogenetic effects of these treatments are discussed. Alterations in protein quality in pearl millet grain and improved varieties of Bermuda grass following radiation treatment are reported.
Research Organization:
Georgia Univ., Tifton (USA). Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-S-09-0637
OSTI ID:
5276279
Report Number(s):
SRO-637-6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English