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CHROMOSOME ABERRATIONS ARISING SPONTANEOUSLY AND INDUCED IN MEIOTIC CESS AT LOW LEVELS OF RADIATION IN TRADESCANTIA

Journal Article · · Nature
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/201205a0· OSTI ID:4121269

Data are compared from an analysis of chromosome mutations arising spontaneously in Tradescantia paludosa and the frequency of micronuclei induced in meiotic cells of Tradescantia by doses of x radiation ranging from 0.3 to 6.0 r. It is suggested that the possibility of unexpectedly high meiotic sensitivity should be taken into account in setting standards for radiation tolerance for man, and panticularly for the human female where immature ova remain at rest in meiotic prophase. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Illinois, Urbana
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-18-011758
OSTI ID:
4121269
Journal Information:
Nature, Journal Name: Nature Vol. Vol: 201
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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