A Study in Plant Radiobiology

This book analyzes the general and specific responses of plants to ionizing radiation. A separate chapter is devoted to a review of research on the mechanism of the biological effects of radiation on plants. The relationship between this effect and cellular antioxidant activity is examined. The book also describes methods for pre-sowing seed treatment to stimulate their development and provides extensive information on the effects of pre-sowing seed treatment with γ-rays on plant development under various stress conditions. This book is currently the only comprehensive resource available and will make a significant contribution to solving fundamental problems in radiobiology. It will also be useful in developing methods for predicting the possible environmental consequences of a nuclear conflict and the radiobiological consequences of radiation disasters.This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students specializing in radiobiology and radioecology. It will also be useful for teachers and specialists working in these fields, as well as for those studying this discipline independently.