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EFFECT OF SOIL NUTRIENTS ON PLANT UPTAKE OF FALLOUT. SOIL CALCIUM AND POTASSIUM DECREASE STRONTIUM-90/CALCIUM AND CESIUM-137/POTASSIUM RATIOS IN PLANTS

Journal Article · · Science See Saiensu
Data are summarized from a study of the uptake of strontium-90 by plants growing in the radionuclide and controlled concentrations of calcium. It was concluded that high levels of soil calcium and potassium decrease strontium-90 and cesium-137 uptake by plants. The depth of feeding of the plant was also found to be an important factor in the natural absorption of radionuclides arising from fall-out from the soil. (C.H.)
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-003387
OSTI ID:
4229864
Journal Information:
Science See Saiensu, Journal Name: Science See Saiensu Vol. Vol: 130; ISSN SIENDS1
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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