Briefly explain steps of mutation breeding. Write some examples.

Mutation breeding involves the following steps :

1. Inducing mutation(s) through various methods/mutagens.

2. Screening the plant materials for disease-resistance.

3. Multiplication of these selected plants for direct use or for use in breeding.

4. Hybridisation of the selected plant materials.

5. Selection for disease resistance, testing and release as a variety.

Examples.

Mung bean have been developed through mutation breeding and are made resistant to yellow mosaic virus and powdery mildew.