Effect of mutagens on quantitative traits in M2 generation in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Abstract

The productivity level of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) needs improvement by evolving high yielding genotypes, which depends on the availability of variability for yield and its component traits in the population. Artificial induction of variation by means of mutations may be necessary and helpful to generate new variability. The variability created in the mutated populations can be utilized for effective selection only when its heritable (genotypic) component is higher than its non heritable (environment) component. It was also found that high heritability value with high genetic advance is the best criterion for predicting a better conclusion.