Author

Pallavi K. Rinkey and Rupesh S. Badere*

Abstract

We have isolated twelve comb-colour mutants in cockscomb induced through conventional as-well-as in-vitro mutagenesis. The spectrum of these mutants included the combs with rose-red, orange, vivid red, coral red, vermillion and carmine colour. These comb-colours were obviously distinct from those in control (magenta). The content of total betalain, amaranthine, betanin, betalamic acid and betaxanthin was reduced in the mutants. Notably, the relative contents of these pigments in the mutant also differed, which might be the reason for variation in comb-colour of these mutants. Therefore, the mutants isolated in the present investigation can be used for crop improvement and serve as a model to study betalain biosynthesis in cockscomb.

Pages: 45-52

Doi Number 10.61289/jibs2026.07.12.0476

Keywords EMS, Gamma ray, In-vitro mutagenesis, Mutagen, Ornamental