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Radiation used to increase genetic variability of crops

picture of field used for gamma irradiation of crop plants

Institute of Radiation Breeding

Ibaraki-ken, JAPAN

http://www.irb.affrc.go.jp/

89 TBq 60Co gamma radiation source at the center

100 m radius with shielding dike 8 m high

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