A shattering-resistant mutant of Papaver bracteatum
Lindl.: characterisation and inheritance |
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| Authors: | Arieh Levy |
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| Institution: | (1) Dept. of Medicinal and Spice Crops, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, 50 250 Bet Dagan, Israel |
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| Abstract: | Summary
Papaver bracteatum is a potential crop for the codeine industry. Seed shattering prevailing in the species is a major problem which reduces the seed yields. A spontaneous mutant with capsules having no pores of dehiscence was isolated in an experimental field. The seed yields of this shattering-resistant mutant are lower than in plants with normal capsules but the thebaine content of the capsules from the mutant is higher. The mutation is monogenic dominant; it can be used for breeding cultivars for dual purpose-thebaine and seeds. |
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| Keywords: | Papaver bracteatum poppy thebaine seed shattering mutant inheritance |
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