**2.11 Number of primary branches per plant**

Data obtained in M2 generation on number of primary branches per plant (Table-3) indicated that the mean values of this parameter showed positive and negative influence. Maximum number of primary branches per plant was recorded in 300Gy (7.66) over control.

All the treatments in M3 showed increase in number of primary branches per plant. Maximum number was recorded in 100Gy (12.58) and 200Gy + 0.2 %EMS (11.25) over control (10.99). Dalvi (1990) also noted similar trend with physical as well as chemical mutagens in horsegram.
