What does this research mean for the field?

Ethyl Methane Sulfonate (EMS) induces a significant dose-dependent reduction in growth parameters in black gram varieties VBN 8 and VBN 10, establishing an LD50 of approximately 0.4-0.5% for use in future mutagenesis breeding programs. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to evaluate the somatic mutagenic effects of Ethyl Methane Sulfonate on different black gram varieties to generate genetic variability.

June 7, 2026International Journal of Plant & Soil ScienceOpen Access

Assessment of Somatic Mutagenic Effects on Different Black Gram Varieties by Chemical Mutagen Ethyl Methane Sulfonate (EMS)

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

KSK. Mohana SundaramSwami Vivekanand College of Pharmacy VSV R SenthamizhkumaranTamil Nadu Agricultural University RRR. Senthil RajSRM Institute of Science and Technology

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Randomized trial assesses mutagenic effects of EMS on germination and growth in black gram varieties, indicating genetic variability prospects.

Key Points

This study aims to evaluate the somatic mutagenic effects of Ethyl Methane Sulfonate on different black gram varieties to generate genetic variability.
Evaluated EMS at five concentrations (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%) on two black gram varieties (VBN 8 and VBN 10).
Used germination towel and pro-tray methods to assess germination percentage, root length, shoot length, germination index, and chlorophyll content.
Projected LD50 at approximately 0.4–0.5% EMS for both varieties.
Germination percentage for VBN 8 decreased from 72.5% (0.1%) to 60.0% (0.5%), while VBN 10 dropped from 72.5% to 47.5%.
Root length reduction at 0.5% EMS was 66.81% for VBN 8 and 65.21% for VBN 10.
Shoot length reduction was 73.5% in VBN 8 compared to 22.16% in VBN 10 at the highest concentration.

Cite This Study

Sundaram et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2509de7def13d035e1a2d8 https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i66117

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Randomized trial assesses mutagenic effects of EMS on germination and growth in black gram varieties, indicating genetic variability prospects.

Assessment of Somatic Mutagenic Effects on Different Black Gram Varieties by Chemical Mutagen Ethyl Methane Sulfonate (EMS)

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Assessment of Somatic Mutagenic Effects on Different Black Gram Varieties by Chemical Mutagen Ethyl Methane Sulfonate (EMS)

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider