Question

Cite a few examples in which induced mutation has helped in crop production.

Answer 1

• Mutation breeding can be defined as the process of breeding by artificially inducing mutations using chemicals or radiations.
  
• Mutation breeding is carried out in the following steps:
  

1. Inducing mutations in plants by various means.

2 Screening the plant for resistance.

3. Selecting the desirable plant for multiplication or for breeding.

• In mung bean, resistance to yellow mosaic virus and powdery mildew were introduced by mutations.
  
• Resistance to yellow mosaic virus in bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus))was transferred from a wild species and resulted in a new variety of A. esculentus called Parbhani Kranti.