Effect of mutation on seed coat colour in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Abstract

The seed material of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) variety namely TAG-24, is used in the present study. The mutagenized population showed significantly higher variability in the M₂ and M₃ generation. Mutation affecting seed coat colour were detected in M₃ generation. Highest mutation frequency was induced by15 kR of gamma rays. The seed coat colour mutant showed diverse shades of colour.