Low Natural Outcrossing in 'Cleistogamous' Pigeonpea Mutant

Saxena, K B and Singh, L (1990) Low Natural Outcrossing in 'Cleistogamous' Pigeonpea Mutant. International Pigeonpea Newsletter, 11. pp. 9-10. ISSN 0255-786X

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Abstract

Amutant with cleistogamous-type flowers was isolated from the progeny of a cross between Cajanus cajan cv. T21 and Atylosia lineata. It is characterized by anthers in a non-diadulphous configuration and the keel petal partly surrounding the standard petal and enfolding the 2 wing petals, thus delaying flower opening until after fertilization. The gene controlling the character is recessive. In 2 field trials, plots of the mutant were flanked with plots of normal flowered plants; flower type was examined in the progeny. Natural outcrossing rates of 0.02-0.4% were obtained in one field and 1.09-4.3% in the other. The low rates were attributed to the delay in floral bud opening failing to attract insect pollinators., Amutant with cleistogamous-type flowers was isolated from the progeny of a cross between Cajanus cajan cv. T21 and Atylosia lineata. It is characterized by anthers in a non-diadulphous configuration and the keel petal partly surrounding the standard petal and enfolding the 2 wing petals, thus delaying flower opening until after fertilization. The gene controlling the character is recessive. In 2 field trials, plots of the mutant were flanked with plots of normal flowered plants; flower type was examined in the progeny. Natural outcrossing rates of 0.02-0.4% were obtained in one field and 1.09-4.3% in the other. The low rates were attributed to the delay in floral bud opening failing to attract insect pollinators.

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Subjects: Mandate crops > Pigeonpea
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Date Deposited: 12 Dec 2011 06:01
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URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/4894
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