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A shattering-resistant mutant of Papaver bracteatum Lindl.: characterisation and inheritance

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Papaver bracteatum is a potential crop for the codeine industry. Seed shattering prevailing in the species is a major problem which reduces the seed yields. A spontaneous mutant with capsules having no pores of dehiscence was isolated in an experimental field. The seed yields of this shattering-resistant mutant are lower than in plants with normal capsules but the thebaine content of the capsules from the mutant is higher. The mutation is monogenic dominant; it can be used for breeding cultivars for dual purpose-thebaine and seeds.

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  1. Dept. of Medicinal and Spice Crops, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, 50 250, Bet Dagan, Israel

    Arieh Levy

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Levy, A. A shattering-resistant mutant of Papaver bracteatum Lindl.: characterisation and inheritance. Euphytica 34, 811–815 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00035420

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