Induced plant mutations in the genomics era
By: edited by Q.Y. Shu
Contributors: Shu, Q. Y.; Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture
Publisher: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Rome
Language: eng
Number of pages: 458
ISBN-13: 9789251063248
Subjects: Plant mutation breeding; Congresses; Crops; Genetics; Induced mutation; Plants; Plant breeding; Genomes
Description: "The year 2008 marks the 80th anniversary of mutation induction in plants. The application of mutation techniques, i.e. Gamma-rays and other physical and chemical mutagens, has generated a vast amount of genetic variability and has played a significant role in plant breeding and genetic studies. The widespread use of induced mutants in plant breeding programmes throughout the world has led to the official release of more than 2,700 plant mutant varieties. A large number of these varieties (including cereals, pulses, oil, root and tuber crops, and ornamentals) have been released in developing countries, resulting in enormous positive economic impacts."--Pref.
Notes: Papers presented at the International Symposium on Induced Mutations in Plants, held Aug. 12-15, 2008 at the Vienna International Centre, and organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Food and Agriculture Organization, through the Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture.

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