Published March 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Tubular flower head mutation in chrysanthemum

  • 1. Floriculture Section, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow (India)

Description

Rooted cuttings of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. cultivar 'Lalima' were irradiated with 0, 15, 20, and 25 Gray of gamma rays. Gamma irradiation reduced survival, growth, plant height, number of branches and leaves per plant and leaf and flower size and increased morphological, floral and chromosomal abnormalities. Gamma ray induced different types of flower head shape mutants in chrysanthemum have been reported

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Nuclear Agriculture and Biology
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 56-59
CODEN
JNABDS

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Notes
5 refs., 2 figs., 1 tab.