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MUTATIONS DURING SEED STORAGE
Article number
83_36
Pages
279 – 282
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Abstract
Under all methods of storage, loss of seed viability is associated with the accumulation of considerable genetic mutations.
For example, loss of 50% viability in barley seeds under any storage conditions is equivalent to treating fresh seeds with 10,000r of X-rays.
But if viability is maintained at a high level – either by conventional storage methods, or by using imbibed storage – then the accumulation of mutations is insignificant.
For example, loss of 50% viability in barley seeds under any storage conditions is equivalent to treating fresh seeds with 10,000r of X-rays.
But if viability is maintained at a high level – either by conventional storage methods, or by using imbibed storage – then the accumulation of mutations is insignificant.
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Authors
E.H. Roberts
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