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Which of the following is generally used for induced mutagenesis in crop plants?

  1. Gamma–rays (from Cobalt 60)

  2. Alpha – particles

  3. X–rays

  4. UV (260 nm)
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Explanation

 Gamma–rays (from Cobalt 60) generally used for induced mutagenesis in crop plants. They were employed to develop 64% of the radiation-induced mutant varieties, followed by X-rays (22%).

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