Published 1979 | Version v1
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Methods for screening radiation-induced mutations in fish

  • 1. Gesellschaft fuer Strahlen- und Umweltforschung m.b.H., Neuherberg (Germany, F.R.). Abt. Strahlenbiologie und Biophysik

Description

The available methods for the detection of radiation-induced mutations in teleost fish are reviewed. The importance of proper irradiation procedures combined with timing of gametogenesis is stressed. Several qualitative abnormalities of the vertebral system can be used as sensitive indicators of radiation damage which can be quantified in certain circumstances. In addition, behaviour and viability are two general characteristics that can also be used to assess low-level radiation-induced mutations. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
IAEA.
Imprint Place
Vienna
ISBN
92-0-125379-6
Imprint Title
Methodology for assessing impacts of radioactivity on aquatic ecosystems
Journal Issue
no.190
Series
Technical reports series.
Journal Page Range
p. 381-402.

Conference

Title
Advisory group meeting on methodology of radiation effect experiments on aquatic organisms and ecosystems for the evaluation of the effects of radionuclide releases to aquatic environments.
Dates
21 - 25 Nov 1977.
Place
Vienna, Austria.

Optional Information

Notes
48 refs.
Secondary number(s)
IAEA-AG--134/20.