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Mutations in Lettuce Improvement
Author
Source
International Journal of Plant Genomics
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lettuce is a major vegetable in western countries.
Mutations generated genetic variations and played an important role in the domestication of the crop.
Many traits derived from natural and induced mutations, such as dwarfing, early flowering, male sterility, and chlorophyll deficiency, are useful in physiological and genetic studies.
Mutants were also used to develop new lettuce products including miniature and herbicide-tolerant cultivars.
Mutant analysis was critical in lettuce genomic studies including identification and cloning of disease-resistance genes.
Mutagenesis combined with genomic technology may provide powerful tools for the discovery of novel gene alleles.
In addition to radiation and chemical mutagens, unconventional approaches such as tissue or protoplast culture, transposable elements, and space flights have been utilized to generate mutants in lettuce.
Since mutation breeding is considered nontransgenic, it is more acceptable to consumers and will be explored more in the future for lettuce improvement.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mou, Beiquan. 2012. Mutations in Lettuce Improvement. International Journal of Plant Genomics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mou, Beiquan. Mutations in Lettuce Improvement. International Journal of Plant Genomics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mou, Beiquan. Mutations in Lettuce Improvement. International Journal of Plant Genomics. 2012. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493445