What is another word for mutation breeding?
Pronunciation: [mjuːtˈe͡ɪʃən bɹˈiːdɪŋ] (IPA) 
Mutation breeding is a type of plant breeding that utilizes the induction of mutations in the genes of plants to create desired traits. This process can be done through various methods, including radiation and chemical mutagens. Using synonyms such as induced variability breeding, induced mutation breeding, and induced mutagenesis can also be used to describe this process. While there are benefits to this type of breeding, including the potential for increased crop productivity, there are also concerns about the safety and unpredictability of mutated plants. However, this process has been used for many years and is just one of many methods of plant breeding.
