Mutations can be induced with

Mutations can be induced with
  1. IAA
  2. ethylene
  3. gamma radiations
  4. infra red radiations

Solution

Gamma radiations are ionizing radiations and are physical mutagens. They are used as mutagens in such materials, where nucleus is deep seated, e.g., seeds, stem cuttings etc. 'Sharbati Sonora' variety of wheat has been developed by gamma radiations on 'Sonora-64' variety (Mexican dwarf wheat variety).

Asked in: NEET 2011 (Screening)

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