Mutation Theory of Hugo de Vries (1901)
The term ‘mutation’ was introduced by Hugo de Vries. The term was used by de Vries for large spontaneous inheritable changes, which occur suddenly in naturally reproducing populations. Mutation Theory of Hugo de Vries (1901): Hugo de Vries Mutation theory was based upon his observations on evening primrose i.e. Oenothera Lamarckiana growing wildly in a field …