Published December 1972 | Version v1
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Effects of gamma radiation on the chromosomes of Gryllidae (Orthoptera)

Creators

  • 1. McGill Univ., Montreal, Quebec (Canada). Macdonald Coll.

Description

Six species of Gryllidae — Gryllus assimilis, G. bimaculatus, G. pennsylvanicus, Acheta domesticus, Scapsipedus marginatus and Allonemobius allardi — were subjected to gamma radiation treatment (dosages varied from 1000 rads to 2446 rads) in order to induce chromosomal abnormalities. Gamma radiation was found to affect development, survival and reproduction. Effects of gamma rays were similar in all of the species studied, but sensitivity varied between the different species.

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1139/g72-093;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Canadian Journal of Genetics and Cytology
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
4
Series
Can. J. Genet. Cytol.
Journal Page Range
753-761
ISSN
0008-4093

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
5155147
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS; GAMMA RADIATION; GENETIC RADIATION EFFECTS; INSECTS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; ARTHROPODS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; GENETIC EFFECTS; INVERTEBRATES; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MUTATIONS; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIATIONS

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