1. Introduction 
2. Mutation and their types 
3. Mutation and their classifications 
4. Mutagens 
5. Mode of action 
6. Factors influencing mutagens 
7. Bases of mutation: genetical and biological 
8. General consideration for induced mutation 
9. Nature of mutation 
10. Induced mutations in cross breeding 
11. Induced mutation techniques in seed propagated crops 
12. Mutation breeding techniques in vegetatively propagated crop plants 
13. Improvement of plant characters through mutation breeding 
14. Shoot apex-Structure function and Chimeras 
15. DNA repair mechanism 
16. Generations of mutants development 
17. Precaution in mutagen handling 
18. Genetic improvement of fruit crops through mutations 
19. Achievements of mutation breeding