Effectiveness and efficiency of chemical mutagens in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp)
- Dhanavel, D
- Pavadai, P
- Mullainathan, L
- Mohana, D
- Raju, G
- Girija, M
- Thilagavathi, C
Publication date
September 2010
DOI Publisher
African Journals Online (AJOL) Language
EnglishAbstract
A study was undertaken in a cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) variety CO 6 to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical mutagens; ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS), diethyl sulphate (DES) andsodium azide (SA). EMS treatments were found highly effective than the other chemicals. Mutagenic effectiveness and efficiency decreased with increase in all mutagenic treatments
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