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Which of the following is generally used for induced mutagenesis in crop plants?

Option: 1

X-rays


Option: 2

UV (260 nm)


Option: 3

Gamma rays (from Cobalt 60)


Option: 4

Alpha particles


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Cobalt 60 is the synthetic radioactive isotope of cobalt. Gamma rays are produced when an unstable atomic nucleus like cobalt-60 releases energy to gain stability. Sharbati Sonora and Pusa Lerma are the two important varieties of wheat that are produced by gamma rays treatment of Sonora-64 and Lea Rojo-64 which are Mexican dwarf wheat varieties. Hence, the correct answer is option 3

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