Induced putative mutants
Currently, 3000 putative mutant cassava clone, generated
from bulk irradiation and the radiosensitivity test are being
further multiplied in vitro at the biotechnology lab of CGEA
CREN-K in DRC prior to be evaluated for value added traits
and eliminating possible chimeras. A system in cassava
aimed at evaluating when plant grows, after mutagenesis,
cells become genotypically homogeneous was developped in
plant breeding unit in vienna. 3000 unique individuals
cassava material will be used at the Plant Breeding Unit and
DNA was collected from this material for reverse
genetic(Tilling) screens and for testing when tissue become
homogeneous.