Research Article | Published: 01 March 1994

Comparative Mutagenecity of X-Rays, Ethyl Methane Sulphonate and Sodium Azide in Solanum khasianum Clarke

G. Ram, B. L. Kaul, C. Singh and R. L. Jolly

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 17 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 20-25 | 1994
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1994-CH7IYG | Cite this article

Abstract

The effectiveness and efficiency of X-rays, EMS and SA in production of teratogenic plants was evaluated in the two cultivars of Solanum khasianum. Results revealed SA to be more effective and efficient over X-rays and EMS.

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Ram, G., Kaul, B.L., Singh, C. and Jolly, R.L., 1994. Comparative Mutagenecity of X-Rays, Ethyl Methane Sulphonate and Sodium Azide in Solanum khasianum Clarke. Indian Journal of Forestry, 17(1), pp.20-25. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1994-CH7IYG

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