Induced polygenic variations through -rays irradiation and selection of novel genotype in chamomile ( [L.] Rauschert).

To develop elite mutants in chamomile ( [L.] Rauschert) for increasing the quantity and quality of essential oil rich in acetylenic compound (2,8)-matricaria acid methyl ester by applying -rays irradiation. Molecular and chemical analysis was performed for ithe dentification/differentiation of mutant genotype.