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

1 January 1981

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Radiation Biology

Vol. 40 (2) , 163-173
https://doi.org/10.1080/09553008114551041

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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