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Effects on plants. [X and gamma radiation, barley, maize, Nicotiana, Saintpaulia, Tradescantia]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7025996· OSTI ID:7025996

Results of experiments with plants on the effects of low-dose and low-dose rates of low LET radiation are reported. Experiments were conducted on the effects of x and gamma radiation on the production of yellow-green sectors in maize leaves, growth inhibition in germinating seeds of barley, survival and bud production in Saintpaulia, tumor formation in Nicotiana, and pink mutations in Tradescantia stamen hair cells. (HLW)

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, N.Y. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-0016
OSTI ID:
7025996
Report Number(s):
BNL-24396
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English