Molecular Characterization of Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) Mutant lines

Dr. Anil L. Bhalerao; Nisha W. Sutar

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

Molecular Characterization of Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) Mutant lines

Dr. Anil L. Bhalerao, Nisha W. Sutar

Abstract :

In the present investigation, eight morphologically distinct mutants of winged bean and control were evaluated for the assessment of genetic alterations induced through mutagenesis. Out of the nine ISSR primers used, 3 primers were able to amplify and out of 45 fragments, 37 were polymorphic in nature (82.22 %). Hence it is inferred that the mutants of winged bean are not only morphologically /biochemically different but genetically also they are variable. The actual quantum of genetic variation achieved through induced mutation has been studied by using ISSR molecular marker. The xantha mutant can be used in eeding programme of ornamental garden plants for developing attractive leaf colour. The long pod and early maturing mutants can be used beneficially in further eeding programme of winged bean for developing its novel recombinant plant types having commercial utility value.