ACTA AGRICULTURAE BOREALI-SINICA ›› 1996, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (4): 24-28. doi: 10.3321/j.issn:1000-7091.1996.04.005

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Advances in Induced Mutations in Maize by Chemical Mutagens

Zhao Yongliang, Song Tongming   

  1. Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100094
  • Received:1996-02-02 Published:1996-12-28

Abstract: The review outlines the developmental history of chemical mutagenesis,and gives a detailed introduction to chemical mutagenesis characteristics,treatment methods and treatment effects in maize.It is also briefly introduced that mutants induced by chemical mutagens have some potential value in solving some basic biological problems and possible application in plant breeding.

Key words: Maize(corn), Chemical mutagens, EMS, Mutation induction

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Zhao Yongliang, Song Tongming. Advances in Induced Mutations in Maize by Chemical Mutagens[J]. ACTA AGRICULTURAE BOREALI-SINICA, 1996, 11(4): 24-28. doi: 10.3321/j.issn:1000-7091.1996.04.005.

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