Influence of tomato seed moisture content on stimulating effect of low doses of cobalt-60 gamma rays

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

OSTI ID:7300335

Maltseva, S M

Seeds of different moisture content were exposed to 2 kR of gamma radiation and planted in boxes immediately after irradiation. The fruit was harvested every 5 days and the amount and weight of ripe tomatoes were recorded. It was concluded that exposure of seeds to 2 kR radiation did not have a stimulating effect on seeds with high moisture content (35 to 40%); the effect on undried seeds (11 to 12% moisture) was mild; the most stimulating effect was on plants grown from dried seeds (7 to 8% moisture). (HLW)

• Research Organization: Inst. of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Sofia
• OSTI ID: 7300335
• Journal Information: Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 17:1; 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
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
FOOD
GAMMA RADIATION
IONIZING RADIATIONS
MOISTURE
PRODUCTION
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATIONS
RADIOSENSITIVITY EFFECTS
SEEDS
TOMATOES
VEGETABLES
WEIGHT