Research Article | Published: 01 March 1997

Preliminary evaluation of natural and radiation induced variability in M1 population of Andrographis paniculata Nees from Gujarat

Mamta Jamwal and B. L. Kaul

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 4 | Issue: 1/2 | Page No. 1-4 | 1997
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-1997-EMKRT3 | Cite this article

Abstract

Seeds of Andrographis paniculata, collected from Gujarat University were evaluated for natural and induced variations, using 45 KR, 55 KR, 65 KR, 75 KR and 90 KR doses of gamma radiations. A wide range of variation was observed for all the morphological characters within the control and irradiated populations. Radiation dose of 75 KR was reported to be the best with respect to germination, stem diameter, number of branches and number of pods, whereas leaf size was maximum in 90 KR plants which is a character of agronomic interest.

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Jamwal, M. and Kaul, B.L., 1997. Preliminary evaluation of natural and radiation induced variability in M1 population of Andrographis paniculata Nees from Gujarat. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 4(1/2), pp.1-4. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-1997-EMKRT3

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1997

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