The FAO/IAEA Mutant Variety Database (MVD) provides information on induced mutations suitable for breeding programme and genetic analysis.
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Mutant Varieties Database
MVD collects information on crop mutant varieties, mutagen used and characters improved.?Joint service of the IAEA and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Technical details of crop mutant varieties suitable for breeding programmes and genetic analysis.
Resource Information
| Quality Level | Quality-checked by the IAEA Secretariat |
|---|---|
| Completeness | Comprehensive |
| Update Frequency | Continually |
| Last Resource Update | 2022 |
| Subject | Food and Agriculture |
| Organizational Source | Nuclear Applications |
| Data Type | Codes and Numerical Data |
| Keywords | Food Security; Food ＆ Agriculture; Plant Breeding ＆ Genetics; Crop mutant varieties; Genetic Analysis; induced mutations; Mutagen |
| Contact Point | Contact email |
