in vitro mutagenesis

one of a number of techniques that allows a random or a specific MUTATION to be introduced into a DNA molecule. The DNA to be mutated is first removed from the cell. It is mutated outside the cell and then reintroduced. See SITE DIRECTED MUTAGENESIS.

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Evaluations in field of somaclones of Irish potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) of the variety Desiree obtained by somaclonal variation and In vitro mutagenesis. Biotechnol.

The use of tissue culture and In vitro mutagenesis for the improvement of resistance to Alternaria solani in Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) var.

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In vitro mutagenesis in banana (Musa spp.) improvement.

Gamma rays on the survival of yellow passion fruit inoculated with Fusarium oxysporum f sp. Passiflorae/Raios gama na sobrevivencia de plantas de maracujazeiro amarelo inoculadas com Fusarium oxysporum f sp. Passiflorae

I found the several reviews of in vitro mutagenesis work, especially interesting and valuable, but was surprised that chemical mutagens, which have proved so effective in seed treatments, have not proved beneficial to date for the induction of somatic mutations in somaclonal culture systems.

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In vitro mutagenesis, plant regeneration and characterization of mutants via RAPD analysis in Baby's breath Gypsophila paniculata L.

In vitro mutagenesis and identification of new variants via RAPD markers for improving chrysanthemum morifolium.

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