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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
This study
was carried out to investigate the genetic consequences of exposing the seeds
of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis
Hook F.) to x-ray doses. The seeds were exposed to varying doses of x-ray
irradiation before planting and experiment was set up in a randomized complete
block design (RCBD) with five replications. M1 and M2 generations were raised,
fresh fluted pumpkin leaves of both generations were subjected to molecular
assessment. Data collated were further examined using phylogenetic analysis.
Several kinds of SNP mutation in the form of indels and nucleotide
substitutions were observed. A total of 17 indels were recorded and at
different positions. One substitution was recorded. Both transversion and
transition occurred in this study and were in the ratio 4:1 except for G: T
transversion and A: G transition at positions 495 and 87 respectively which
both had a ratio of 1:1. A total of 7 transversions and 4 transitions were
recorded. The highest number of SNP’s mutation frequency was recorded on the M1
and M2 generation seeds exposed to 14.08mGy (4 and 8). This was followed with
the M1 and M2 generation seeds exposed to 6.75mGy and 18.75mGy. The least
number of point mutations (frequency) was recorded in the unexposed seeds in
both generations followed by 10.08mGy exposures of both generations. The
phylogenetic analysis revealed the formation of two major Claude from the
phylogenetic clusters. These alterations in the DNA arrangement of the fluted
pumpkin seeds indicate the effectiveness of x-ray as a mutagenic substance.
Country : Nigeria
IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 10, October 2022 pp. 63-69