Phenotype performance of M1 generation Bima Shallot (Allium cepa var ascalonicum) result of Ethyl Methane Sulfonate induced

Abstract

The diversity of crops can be produced via mutagen induction. Its result can be utilized as a source of genetic material in the plant breeding activities to produce a high-quality variety. The purpose of this study was to investigate the phenotype performance of Bima varieties of Shallot (Allium cepa var ascalonicum) result of Ethyl Methane Sulfonate induced. This study used a randomized complete block design, with the treatment of five levels of EMS concentrations. Data obtained were analyzed of variance and if EMS treatment was significant difference that will be proceeded to Duncan Multiple ranged Test. The present study found that EMS treatment differed significantly for all parameters (p< 0.05). The first generation of Bima shallot exhibited growth inhibition and decrease of yield with increasing of EMS concentration than control. The reduction of these parameters may be caused by genetic changing and physiologically damage as consequences of EMS treatments. The EMS treatment of 100 ppm displayed a higher value for all parameters compared to 200, 300, and 400 ppm of EMS.