Chemical Mutagenesis of Jatropha curcas L. and Field Evaluation of Putative Mutants for Vegetative and Seed Yield Traits

Celimphilo Mavuso; Yong-Pei Wu; Fure-Chyi Chen; Ming-Huang Hsu; Su-Ju Lin

Chemical Mutagenesis of Jatropha curcas L. and Field Evaluation of Putative Mutants for Vegetative and Seed Yield Traits

Journal

Journal International Cooperation

Journal Volume

11

Journal Issue

2

Pages

91-108

Date Issued

2016-10

Author(s)

Celimphilo Mavuso

Yong-Pei Wu

Fure-Chyi Chen

Ming-Huang Hsu

Su-Ju Lin

URI

https://jic.npust.edu.tw/news/news.aspx

https://scholars.tari.gov.tw/handle/123456789/19315

Abstract

Induced mutation can be used in plant improvement for vegetative and seed yield traits of Jatropha. Systematic identification, selection and breeding of existing germplasm are prerequisites to achieve stable seed and oil yield in this species.

Subjects

induced mutation

Jatropha

seed oil content

sodium azide

stem cuttings

Publisher

International Cooperation and Development Fund

Type

journal article