Co-Authors:
Levy, A., Dept. of Medicinal and Spice Crops, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50 250, Israel
Abstract:
Papaver bracteatum is a potential crop for the codeine industry. Seed shattering prevailing in the species is a major problem which reduces the seed yields. A spontaneous mutant with capsules having no pores of dehiscence was isolated in an experimental field. The seed yields of this shattering-resistant mutant are lower than in plants with normal capsules but the thebaine content of the capsules from the mutant is higher. The mutation is monogenic dominant; it can be used for breeding cultivars for dual purpose-thebaine and seeds. © 1985 Veenman B.V., Wageningen.