EFFECT OF GAMMA-RADIATION ON EGGS OF THE SILKWORM
Results are reported from studies of the effects of single and fractionated doses of gamma radiation on the development of silkworm eggs exposed during various developmental stages. Dosage-mortality curves are presented for 1, 4, and 7 days post-irradiation. It is suggested that eggs of the silkworm (Bombyx mori) are a suitable organism for use in space studies to record accurately the effects of cosmic and other radiations on biological materials. They are extremely light in weight, require no food or water, require only minute amounts of oxygen, the genetic characteristics are well-documented, the eggs are laid in a solid single layer, and their large size makes them suitable targets for hits from heavy nuclei of primary cosmic radiation. (C.H)
- Research Organization:
- Dept. of Agriculture, Beltsville, Md.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-18-008170
- OSTI ID:
- 4132455
- Journal Information:
- Nature, Journal Name: Nature Vol. Vol: 200
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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