A Review of Mutation Breeding in Field Crops

Koçak Şahin N., Güden B., Okumuş O.

11 th International Agriculture Congress, İzmir, Türkiye, 15 - 16 Aralık 2025, ss.43-44, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İzmir
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.43-44
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

With the increase in human population, crop yield and quality have gained importance. Consequently, it has become necessary to introduce new traits into existing varieties or to develop new varieties. One of the fundamental principles of plant breeding is variation. For breeders, having a wide range of variations within the scope of their work is a desirable trait. In this context, the use of traditional and modern breeding methods has been expanded, and new methods have been tried. Mutation breeding aims to create artificial variations and utilize these variations. Mutations are sudden and permanent changes that occur in living organisms. Mutations are used in plant breeding to create artificial variation. Mutation sources are classified as physical, chemical, and biological. The most common physical mutagens are gamma and cesium rays, while the most common chemical mutagens are Ethyl Methane Sulfonate and Sodium Azide. Success in mutation breeding depends on the application time and dose. The first step is to determine the correct time and dose. There are many varieties developed through mutation breeding in field crops. The highest number of mutant varieties are recorded in Asia, specifically in China (817) and Japan (500), and most notably in rice (873), barley (307), and wheat (265). This study will list the varieties developed through mutation applications in the context of field crops.