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 …

Chemical and physical mutagenesis has been used to increase genetic variability in crop
plants. More than 430 new varieties have been derived as mutants of rice (Oryza sativa L.) …

Abstract Background TILLING (Targeting Induced Local Lesions IN Genomes) is a reverse
genetic method that combines chemical mutagenesis with high-throughput genome-wide …

Many rice spotted-leaf (spl) mutants are ideal sources for understanding the mechanisms
involved in blast resistance, bacterial blight resistance and programmed cell death in plants …

Background Chemical mutagenesis has been successfully used for increasing genetic
diversity in crop plants. More than 800 novel mutant types of rice (Oryza sativa L.) have been …

Drought is a serious agronomic problem, and urgent attention to overcome drought stress is
vital to eradicate or minimize its effects on crop production. Random induction of genomic …

A high leaf vein density is both an essential feature of C4 photosynthesis and a foundation
trait to C4 evolution, ensuring the optimal proportion and proximity of mesophyll and bundle …

Plant mutants are important bio‐resources for crop breeding and gene functional studies.
Conventional methods for generating mutant libraries by mutagenesis of seeds with physical …

Sustainable production and improved genetic gains can be achieved by broadening the
genetic window of elite wheat germplasm. Here, we induced mutations in two spring wheat …

Lentil is an ancient legume crop cultivated thousands of years for its nutritious seeds, its
ability to improve soil colonized by nitrogen fixing symbiotic bacteria, and providing income …