Synergism between EMS and X-rays for the Induction of Somatic Mutations in Tradescantia

Author： Cebulska-Wasilewska A.   Leenhouts H.P.   Chadwick K.H.  

Publisher： Informa Healthcare

ISSN： 1362-3095

Source： International Journal of Radiation Biology, Vol.40, Iss.2, 1981-06, pp. : 163-173

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Abstract

The induction of pink and colourless mutations in the stamen hairs of the Tradescantia clone KU9 has been studied following exposure of cuttings with inflorescences to X-rays, ethylmethane sulphonate (EMS) and combinations of the radiation and chemical mutagen. The results demonstrate a synergistic interaction between the radiation and the chemical mutagen for both somatic mutations. Such synergism has implications for acceptable levels of radiation exposure and needs further investigation.

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