2008•AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGYOpen access

Effectiveness and efficiency of chemical mutagens in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp)

D. Dhanavel, P. Pavadai, L. Mullainathan, Devihalli Chikkaiah Mohana, G Raju, M. Girija, C. Thilagavathi

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A study was undertaken in a cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) variety CO 6 to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical mutagens; ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS), diethyl sulphate (DES) and sodium azide (SA). EMS treatments were found highly effective than the other chemicals. Mutagenic effectiveness and efficiency decreased with increase in all mutagenic treatments.

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Key concepts: Vigna, Sodium azide, Chemistry, Horticulture, Agronomy, Biology, Biochemistry