Question
- Mention two ways of inducing artificial mutation in a crop field.
- List two steps that help in introducing the desired. mutation into the crop.
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Answer
- Mutations can be induced by:
- Use of chemicals or.
- Use of radiation like gamma radiation.
- After inducing mutations, there are two steps:
- Selection of plants that have the desirable character as a source for breeding.
- Hybridisation of the selected plants.
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