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Effect of Sodium Azide on Quantitative and Qualitative Stem Traits in the M2 Generation of Ethiopian Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Genotypes.
TheScientificWorldJournal - 1 Jan 2021
Weldemichael Micheale Yifter, Baryatsion Yemane Tsehaye, Sbhatu Desta Berhe, Gebresamuel Abraha Girmay, Juhar Hagos Mohammedseid, Kassa Abraha Birhan, Baraki Sibhatu Fiseha, Gebremedhn Hailay Mehari, Gebrelibanos Tesfakiros Semere, Mebrahtu Mossa Mohammed, Gebru Mullubrhan Mekonen, Meresa Birhanu Kahsay, Teklay Medhin, Berhe Birhanu Debesay, Gebru Haftay Abadi
Abstract excerpt
The emerging oilseed crop Sesamum indicum, also known as the queen of oilseeds, is being grown globally for its oil content for medicinal and nutritional values. One of the key challenges of sesame cultivation is its low productivity. In the present study, sodium azide (NaN3) was used as a chemical mutagen. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of NaN3 on quantitative and qualitative stem traits in the...
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