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Some Effects of Ultraviolet Light on Barley and Oat Embryos 1
Author(s) -
Lunden A. O.,
Wallace A. T.
Publication year - 1961
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci1961.0011183x000100030017x
Subject(s) - citation , library science , section (typography) , computer science , operating system
THE artificial induction of mutation is receiving much emphasis in present-day genetics. Induced genetic changes in many types of cells and tissues have been brought about by various treatments. The most commonly used mutagenic agents are chemical compounds, nonionizing radiations, and ionizing radiations. Ultraviolet light, a nonionizing radiation, appears to have certain advantages as a mutagen because the induced genetic changes with it are accompanied by fewer radical derangements in the genetic material. Application of this radiation has been