Radiostimulating effect of cobalt 60 gamma rays as function of dose rate in experiments with tomatoes

Journal Article · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1976 · Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6755022

Maltseva, S

Seeds of tomatoes were exposed to 2000 R of gamma radiation at dose rates of 17 to 1000 R/min. The seeds were planted and observations were made on sprouting, growth dynamics, and development of plants. Plants that grew from seeds irradiated at rates of 17 to 317 R/min were taller than those exposed to the same dose at a rate of 1000 R/min. Similar effects of dose rate were observed on flower and ripening of fruit. (HLW)

• Research Organization: Inst. of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Sofia
• OSTI ID: 6755022
• Journal Information: Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 17:6; ISSN RADBA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

560141* -- Radiation Effects on Plants-- Basic Studies-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
DOSE RATES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
FLOWERS
FOOD
FRUITS
GAMMA RADIATION
GROWTH
IONIZING RADIATIONS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATIONS
RADIOSENSITIVITY EFFECTS
SEEDS
SPROUTING
TOMATOES
VEGETABLES