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THE EXTENT AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE UPTAKE BY PLANTS OF RADIOACTIVE NUCLIDES

Journal Article · · Ann. Rev. Plant Physiol.

A brief summary is presented of current knowledge on the sources and extent of radiation to which the world population has been exposed. The role of plants in the transfer of radionuclides from the environment to man is considered; with emphasis on the characteristics of radioactive substances that cause them to be important sources of internal radiation. Isotopes considered in detail include Sr/sup 90/, I/sup 131/, Cs/sup 137/, Ra/sup 226/, Ra/sup 228/, Th/ sup 232/, Th/s up 228/, C/sup 14/, and Pu. (96 references.) (C.H.)

Research Organization:
Agricultural Research Council Radiobiological Lab., Wantage, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-18-009821
OSTI ID:
4114537
Journal Information:
Ann. Rev. Plant Physiol., Journal Name: Ann. Rev. Plant Physiol. Vol. Vol: 14
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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