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A ‘Progressive’ Mutation induced in Poa pratensis L. by Ionizing Radiation

Journal Article · · Nature (London)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/1841000a0· OSTI ID:4201472

Plants resistant to stem rust resulted from the seed from Merion Kentucky bluegrass plants (Poa pratensis) exposed to thermal neutron radiation. Results indicate that when hybridizing is difficult, radiation may be an effective tool for introducing variation within the progeny of selected individuals.

Research Organization:
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Beltsville, Md.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-003439
OSTI ID:
4201472
Journal Information:
Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4691 Vol. 184; ISSN 0028-0836
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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