Mutagenic Effects of Gamma Rays and EMS on Frequency and Spectrum of Chlorophyll Mutations in Pea (Pisum sativum L.)

Abstract

The mutagenic effect of gamma rays (5kR, 7kR and 10kR) and ethyl methanesulphonate (0.05%, 0.10% and 0.15%) on frequency and spectrum of chlorophyll mutations in two varieties of pea, namely, DDR-53 and DMR-55 have been observed. Conclusively the various doses or concentrations of mutagenic treatments have independent response towards frequency and spectrum of chlorophyll mutations.