The Journal of Heredity 1978:69(5):357-358
© 1978 The American Genetic Association 69:357-358
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A lentil bud mutation
The authors are, respectively, research agronomist, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; and horticulturist, Washington State University, Pullman Washington 99164
Abstract
Two generations of lentil plants, originating from naturally occurring bud mutation, were identified and studied. The mutation was first studied on the host plant and many plants from progeny seeds were observed in field plots. Plants produced black, mottled, and tan seeds. The seeds of different colors differed also in germination potential, plant stand establishment, and foliage development.