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Effects of low-dose irradiation from /sup 131/I on the induction of somatic mutations in Tradescantia

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3574996· OSTI ID:5366346
Low doses of /sup 131/I (5 to 100 nCi) were applied to the inflorescence of Tradescantia clone 02 and the mutational events were observed in the stamen hair cells. A linear dose-effect relationship was obtained over this very low dose range. However, environmental condition may cause fluctuation in mutation frequency; therefore, it is suggested that great caution has to be paid to elucidate the validity of this monitoring system.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Tokyo, Japan
OSTI ID:
5366346
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 80:3; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English