Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Role of Mutation Breeding by Gamma Rays to Improve Mung Bean: A Review

Muhammad Wasif *

Department of Horticulture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Ali Hassan

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Faheem Khan

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Eisha Tul Razia

Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Mishal Akhtar

Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Muhammad Matie Un Nabi

Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Sana Fatima

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Muhammad Naveed

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Muhammad Mobeen Ahmad

Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Mung bean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) is one of the famous legume crops. Various biotic and abiotic factors affect the grain yield of mung beans. The yield can be increased by improving the genetic makeup and incorporating the resistance against environmental stresses. Common breeding methods are not useful in enhancing the production of mung bean because of low genetic variability. The production can be improved by improving the available genotypes through mutation or by using other advanced breeding methods. The present article will provide information about the use of mutation breeding in improving the grain yield of mung bean.

Keywords: Mutation breeding, mung bean yield, Vigna radiata L. Wilczek

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