Effects of Fallout Radiation on Crop Production.
Abstract
Data in the report show the following order of plant sensitivity to irradiation: Barley > wheat > soybean = or > corn > potato > alfalfa > rice. Plants were the most sensitive to irradiation during meiosis. Irradiation at high-exposure rates was more damaging than at low-exposure rates. Beta radiation appears to be equally effective as gamma radiation, providing that attenuation by tissue is accounted for in the beta dosimetry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 03, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA015278
Entities
People
- D. D. Killion
- M. J. Constantin