Gamma Ray Induced Chlorophyll Mutations in Linseed

Different types of mutants were obtained in different varieties of linseed after exposure to gamma rays. An overall increase in mutation percentage with an increase in dose of irradiation was apparent. As compared to normal in all the mutants days to flowering, days to maturity, number of non-bearing tillers per plant and number of leaves per cm. on the main tiller increased considerably, while plant height, number of capsules per plant and number of seeds per capsule were reduced drastically.