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THE EFFECTS OF LOW DOSES OF GAMMA RADIATION ON PLANT YIELDS

Journal Article · · Intern. J. Appl. Radiation Isotopes
the effects of low doses of gamma radiation from Co/sup 60/ were tested on dormant seeds of flax, radish, and cabbage, and on young plants of flax, cabbage, lettuce, ciover, duckweed, and pine. Fresh or dry weights were taken as a measure of yieid at harvest. Only in the case of pine seedlings was significant stimulation noticed: this occurred in the dose range 2 to 6 rad after 9 months growth. (auth)
Research Organization:
Wantage Research Lab., Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-005827
OSTI ID:
4767866
Journal Information:
Intern. J. Appl. Radiation Isotopes, Journal Name: Intern. J. Appl. Radiation Isotopes Vol. Vol: 13
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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