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
- Artificial mutation in a crop field can be induced by:
- Use of chemicals.
- Use of radiations like gamma radiation.
- After inducing mutations they can be introduced into crop, by these two steps:
- Selection of plants having desirable character as a source for breeding. Hybridisation of the selected plants.
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