Published 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Biological effects of fast neutron irradiation on callus tissues of Tecoma stans Juss. and Ammi visnaga Lam

  • 1. Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow (Poland)
  • 2. Polska Akademia Nauk, Krakow. Inst. Farmakologii

Description

Callus tissues of Tecoma stans Juss. and Ammi visnaga Lam. were subjected to fast neutron irradiation. Nine doses were applied within the range of 100 - 10.000 cGy. Small doses caused growth stimulation. Intermediate and high doses caused morphological changes, reduced growth and biosynthesis of biologically active substances (monoterpene alkaloids in T. stans, furanochromones in A. visnaga). In A. visnaga neutron irradiation considerably decreased the chlorophyll content in callus tissues. The radiosensitivity of A. visnaga at 50% growth reduction level was 1.5 times higher than that of the callus of T. stans. The recovery of the tissues takes place during a subculturing course. Three to 7 months after neutron exposure growth and biosynthesis reach the control level. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nukleonika
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
9-10
Series
Published in 1985.;Nukleonika.
Journal Page Range
471-484
ISSN
0029-5922
CODEN
NUKLA