Title: Review of the Effect of Ethyl Methane Sulphonate

(EMS) on Medicinal Plants

Abstract: Ethyl methane sulphonate (EMS) is a widely used mutagenic agent in plant
breeding programs to induce genetic variability. In this review paper, we explore the effects
of EMS on various medicinal plants. The primary objective is to understand the extent to
which EMS treatment influences the morphological, physiological, biochemical, and
molecular characteristics of these plants. Through a comprehensive examination of existing
literature, this review provides insights into the potential applications of EMS in enhancing
the medicinal properties of plants and facilitating the development of novel cultivars with
improved traits. Additionally, we discuss the challenges associated with EMS mutagenesis
and propose future research directions to maximize its benefits in medicinal plant breeding.

Keywords: Ethyl Methane Sulphonate, EMS, Medicinal Plants, Mutagenesis, Genetic

Variability, Plant Breeding

Introduction

1.1 Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (EMS) as a Mutagenic Agent (Paragraph)

1.2 Importance of Medicinal Plants (Bullet Point)

Effects of EMS on Medicinal Plants

3.1 Morphological Changes (Paragraph)

3.2 Physiological Alterations (Paragraph)

3.3 Biochemical Changes (Paragraph)

3.4 Molecular Changes(Paragraph)

Applications of EMS in Medicinal Plant Breeding

4.1 Enhancement of Medicinal Properties (Paragraph)

4.2 Improvement of Agronomic Traits (Paragraph)

4.3 Development of Novel Cultivars(Paragraph)

Challenges and Limitations (Bullet Point)

Future Perspectives

6.1 Optimization of EMS Treatment (Paragraph)

6.2 Integration with Modern Breeding Techniques (Paragraph)

6.3 Exploration of Underutilized Medicinal Plants(Paragraph)