Deciphering induced variability, character association and multivariate analysis utilizing gamma rays and ethyl methanesulfonate in bread wheat ( < em > Triticum aestivum < /em > L.) genotypes with differential grain texture

CONCLUSIONS: Assessment of mutagen sensitivity showed that semi-hard wheat varieties were responsive to both mutagens, particularly EMS and generated higher variability and divergence than the soft textured varieties. Hence, gamma rays were proved to be more effective in generating higher variability than ethyl methanesulfonate. A total of 117 putative mutants were identified with desirable agro-morphological attributes. Among these, mutants with higher inter-cluster distance can be used as parents in hybridization programs and serve as important genetic resources in future wheat improvement programs.PMID:38319050 | DOI:10.1080/09553002.2024.2304823
Source: International Journal of Radiation Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research