EXPOSURE OF TRADESCANTIA MICROSPORES TO PERIODIC VIBRATIONS OF 40-100 HERTZ,
Abstract
Slight differences (P<0.05) were found in the number of spherical chromosomal fragments observed in the experimental and control groups of microspores, the greater number being among the experimentals. It was also observed that specimens vibrated for a short period (3 minutes) exhibited larger effects than those vibrated for longer periods of time (15-60 minutes). No significant impairments of the mitotic mechanism or growth disturbances were observed. Further experimentation is indicated in which Tradescantia microspores would be subjected to periodic and random vibrations of higher frequencies (100-2000 Hz) and accelerations (up to 110 g). (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 03, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0641656
Entities
People
- James C. Knepton
- Lynda J. Bales
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Institute