Question

How are mutations induced in a crop plant?

Answer 1

Mutations are induced in crop plants through physical and chemical agents.

Physical agents include: Ionizing radiation, X-rays, UV radiation, etc

Chemical agents include (chemical carcinogens): Aflatoxin B1, Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, Deaminating agents, etc.

These alter the genetic information of plants and seeds and can be used to get desired properties.