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(i) Mention two ways of inducing artificial mutation in a crop field .
(ii) List two steps that help in introducing the desired mutation into the crop .

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Artifical mutation can be induced ina crop fied by
(a) Using chemicals (like aniline).
(b) Radiations (like gamma-radiations). (ii) Two stpes that help in introducing the desired mutation into the crops are
(a) Screening the plants for resistance.
(b) Selecting the desirable plants for multiplication and for breeding.
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