Induced leaf and inflorescence mutations in Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek

Abstract

Induced mutagenesis has played an important role in improvement of greengram. So far fourteen cultivars have been developed following induced mutagenesis [1]. Various types of mutations induced include mutation for high yield, resistance against diseases, early, late, dwarf, twin pod, lobed pod, variegated leathery leaf, serrated leaf margin, multiple leaf, green cotyledon, bright yellow seed and some other mutations of academic interest [2, 3].