In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Mutation 2. Kinds of Mutation 3. Frequency 4. Evolution 5. Role in Plant Breeding 6. Limitations. Meaning of Mutation: The credit of discovery of mutation goes to Wright (1791) when he observed it in male sheep. Any permanent or stable hereditary change other than one due to Mendelian segregation and [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Mutations 2. Characteristics of Mutations 3. Classification 4. Types 5. Agents 6. Detections 7. Nutritional Deficiency Method 8. Spontaneous Mutations 9. Applications of Mutations in Crop Improvement. Contents: Meaning of Mutations Characteristics of Mutations Classification of Mutations Types of Mutations Agents of Mutations Detections of Mutations Nutritional Deficiency Method of [...]
Read this article to learn about the three types of mutations helpful in determining the role of a particular gene. The three types of mutations are: (1) Operator Mutations (2) Repressor Mutations and (3) Structural Gene Mutations. A mutation in any sequence of promoter or structural gene results in changed gene expression, e.g., altered protein, non-transcription etc. Some of the [...]