EFFECTS OF CYANIDE AND IONISING RADIATION ON THE ROOTS OF VICIA FABA
Journal Article
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· Exptl. Cell Research
An investigation has been made of the radiommetic and radiomodifying action of cyanide on the roots of Vicia faba. Cyanide treatment alone causes inhibition of growth and mitosis, and an increase in the number of abnormal anaphases. These effects are most pronounced in conditions of high oxygen tension. When cyanide is used in conjunction with x-rays, there is an increased inhibition of growth and mitosis, and an increase in the number of abnormal anaphases. These effects occur when the experiments are conducted with nitrogen bubbling. In contrast, when the experiments are made with oxygen, cyanide does not increase radiation damage. Cyanide does not appear to modify the action of alpha -particles on Vicia roots. Various hypotheses have been considered in relation to these experimental results. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- The Univ., Sheffield, Eng.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-12-008273
- OSTI ID:
- 4350543
- Journal Information:
- Exptl. Cell Research, Journal Name: Exptl. Cell Research Vol. Vol: 14
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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