Biochemical evaluation of mutant genotypes of Sesamum indicum for the development of improved varieties

The nutritional attributes of sesame, Sesamum indicum, vary substantially and are primarily influenced by the plant’s genetic makeup. This investigation accessed biochemical composition sesame mutants from two generations. Seeds eleven M3 lines were planted in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) to raise M4 lines, which advanced M5 generation. seeds harvested at maturity, their compositions quantitatively determined following standard procedures. Results revealed significant differences (p < 0.05) across Exactly 27.27% showed substantial increase oil over parental varieties In comparison, 36.36% had higher contents than significantly content mutants. Significant observed protein mutants, with having content. fibre, carbohydrate, energy, moisture carbohydrate energy contents, while no difference > was ash also reveal anti-nutrients notable reductions some anti-nutritional properties mutant lines. High stable desirable traits breeding. identified potential candidates that could be selected developed as first Nigeria.