Obtaining new Ruscus products using Gamma radiation

Abstract

Ruscus is an evergreen shrub that offers dark-green glossy foliage used as green additions to bouquets and flower arrangements. One of the most significant ways to obtain new varieties of crop and ornamental plants is to induce mutations by radiation. Gamma radiation is most commonly used to obtain mutants in commercial food as well as feed crops and ornamental plants. In this study, we developed tissue culture methods for Ruscus proliferation from rhizomes to obtain rhizomes clusters. These clusters were subsequently irradiated with Gamma rays to obtain unique phenotypes, such as: elongated narrow phylloclades modified stem symmetry and dwarfed growth habit. Such Ruscus types can contribute to the expansion of the floral industry.

Genome-Wide and Exome-Capturing Sequencing of a Gamma-Ray-Induced Mutant Reveals Biased Variations in Common Wheat

“…Moreover, this technique contributed to the creation of novel genetic resources and increased genetic diversity for wheat breeding ( Hussain et al, 2021 ). In addition to its application in cereal corps, gamma-ray irradiation can effectively diversify morphological variations in ornamental plants such as Ruscus ( Kutsher et al, 2020 ), Gypsophila paniculate ( Li F. et al, 2020 ), and Tuberose ( Kutty et al, 2019 ).…”