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Six mutants obtained by gamma-ray irradiation and post-irradiation chemical treatment were selected on the basis of seed size, branching pattern and period of maturity and analysed for sced yield, oil content, protein content and fatty acid composition. Increase in the seed size was associated with an increase in protein content as well as erucic acid content in oil but not with oil content. As compared to controls, the increase in erucic acid content was found in all the mutants.
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Nagamani, B., Kamala, T., Rao, T.C. et al. Effect of irradiation and chemical treatment on yield and quality ofBrassica juncea (L.) seed and oil. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 90, 281–284 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03052925
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