Question
Briefly explain steps of mutation breeding. Write some examples.
Solution
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.
