Mutation-derived lentil genotypes confer better tolerance against post-emergence herbicides.

ABSTRACT: Weed control is a major constraint to lentil production worldwide. Although post-emergence herbicides are commonly used to manage weeds, their application can reduce crop yield. Developing herbicide-tolerant lentil varieties through different breeding methods offers an effective solution to minimize such losses. In this study, 60 diverse lentil genotypes, developed through mutation, hybridization, and a combination of both, along with three standard checks, were evaluated against eight post-emergence herbicides to identify tolerant genotypes and determine which breeding method was most effective. The genotypes were planted in an augmented design and evaluated over two growing seasons. Abiotic stress indices were calculated, and data were analyzed using standard augmented design procedures.

SUBMITTER: Ghaffar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661006 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature