Radiation mutation breeding has been used for nearly 100 years and has successfully
improved crops by increasing genetic variation. Global food production is facing a series of …

Conventional genetic engineering techniques generate modifications in the genome via
stable integration of DNA elements which do not occur naturally in this combination …

Hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum), a major staple crop, has a remarkably large genome
of~ 14.4 Gb (containing 106 913 high‐confidence [HC] and 159 840 low‐confidence [LC] …

Gamma rays are the most frequently used ionizing radiation in plant mutagenesis; however,
few studies are available on the characteristics of mutations at a genome-wide level. Here …

Heavy‐ion irradiation is a powerful mutagen that possesses high linear energy transfer
(LET). Several studies have indicated that the value of LET affects DNA lesion formation in …

The promising possibilities of mutation breeding in ornamental plants have led to a great
interest in effective mutagenic treatment protocols for various species. This review discusses …

Mutation breeding and functional genomics studies of mutant populations have made
important contributions to plant research involving the application of radiation. The …

Genetic variations are an important source of germplasm diversity, as it provides an allele
resource that contributes to the development of new traits for plant breeding. Gamma rays …

For thousands of years, humans have been improving crops to better suit their needs. These
enhancements are driven by changes in the genetic makeup of the plant. While this was …

Agricultural sustainability and food security are major challenges facing continued
population growth. Integration of existing and new technologies for the induction and …