Short communication. Evaluation of castor (Ricinus communis L.) induced mutants for possible selection in the improvement of seed yield

Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 629-634

  Sarwar, G ^a   Chaudhry, M Boota ^a  

^a NUCLEAR INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGY NIAB   (Pakistan)

Author keywords

Castorbean; Genetic variables; Mutation; Yield and yield components

Indexed keywords

RICINUS COMMUNIS;

EID: 57649235022     PISSN: 1695971X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5424/sjar/2008064-366     Document Type: Article

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