Question

Mention two ways of inducing artificial mutation in a crop plant. List two steps that help in introducing the desired mutation into the crop.

Answer 1

• Artificial mutation can be induced in a crop field by:
  

(a) Using chemicals (like aniline).

(b) Radiations (like gamma radiations).

• Two steps that helps in introducing the desired mutation into the crops are:
  

(a) Screening the plant for resistance.

(b) Selecting the desirable plants for multiplication and for breeding.