The high selection pressure applied in rice breeding since its domestication thousands of
years ago has caused a narrowing in its genetic variability. Obtaining new rice cultivars …

Recent advances in large-scale genome sequencing projects have opened up new
possibilities for the application of conventional mutation techniques in not only forward but …

With the twin pressures of high population growth and extreme weather events, developing
countries are the worst hit in meeting the food demands of their people, with millions unable …

Mutagenic effectiveness and efficiency are the most important factors determining the
success of mutation breeding, a coherent tool for quickly enhancing genetic diversity in …

In this study, the phytochemical content of Amaranthus lividus extract and its multi-biological
activities were investigated. Total protein, phenol, flavonoid, saponin and condensed tannin …

Mutation is a heritable change in the genetic material of living organisms and therefore a
major driver of species diversity and evolution. Mutation may be spontaneous or induced …

Cowpea, often categorized as an orphan crop, is an essential member of the Fabaceae
family and is recognised as a primary crop by Food and Agriculture organisation. It is …

TILLING (Targeting Induced Local Lesions IN Genomes) is a strategy used for functional
analysis of genes that combines the classical mutagenesis and a rapid, high-throughput …

Catharanthus roseus synthesizes bioactive therapeutic metabolites, known as
monoterpenoid indole alkaloids (MIAs), including antineoplastic vinblastine and vincristine …

The assessment of mutagen induced biological damage forms an important study in
determining the mutagenic potency and genotypic sensitivity, a vital aspect in mutation …