Authors : K. M. Salve
Page Nos : 57-60
Description :
Induced mutation is one of the sources of producing variations in plants. Naturally occurring mutation rate is very low. Hence, physical and chemical mutagens have proven the useful for increasing the variation within a crop variety. Coriandrum sativum L. belongs to the family Apiaceae and commonly called coriander. It is common green spice used as a flavoring agent in every part of India. In Maharashtra, it also known as Kothembiri. In the present study, mutation breeding carried out for morphological and phytonutrients analysis. Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (EMS) and Gamma rays are potential mutating agents that induce mutations in coriander leading to various mutants. From mutants phytonutrients of Early Flowering mutant was analyzed, which showed the great enhancement in phytonutrients as carbohydrates protein from leaf and fruit and essential oil as compared to control.
