Published February 1982 | Version v1
Report

Induced mutations in grain legumes

  • 1. Indian Agricultural Research Inst., New Delhi. Div. of Genetics

Description

Mutation induction experiments on various grain legume species have been carried out at IARI for a number of years, all aiming at improving the germ plasm available for the development of better varieties. The paper describes the promising results in chickpea, lentil, pea and cowpea. (author)

Part of:
Induced mutations for improvement of grain legume production II

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Induced mutations for improvement of grain legume production II
Imprint Pagination
176 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 59-64.
Report number
IAEA-TECDOC--260

Conference

Title
2. research co-ordination meeting on the use of induced mutations for improvement of grain legume production in South East Asia.
Dates
27 Apr - 1 May 1981.
Place
Chiang Mai (Thailand).

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
14737289
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
GAMMA RADIATION; GENOTYPE; LEGUMINOSAE; MUTAGENS; MUTANTS; MUTATION FREQUENCY; PEAS; PLANT BREEDING; PRODUCTIVITY; PROTEINS; RADIATION INDUCED MUTANTS; SEEDS
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; FOOD; IONIZING RADIATIONS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PLANTS; RADIATIONS; VEGETABLES

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