OPERATION CROSSROADS. EFFECTS OF AN ATOMIC BOMB EXPLOSION ON CORN SEEDS

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Abstract:

The atomic bomb detonation at Bikini during Operation Crossroads offered the opportunity for exposing various biological materials including corn seed to ionizing radiation. This experiment with corn was designed to determine the effects of radiation from the atomic bomb in causing 1 alterations of the chromosome mechanism of heredity 2 direct injurious action on the plants grown from the treated seed and 3 sterility due to chromosomal derangement and other causes. For purposes of comparison duplicate samples of seed were exposed to measured dosages of X-rays ranging from 5,000 r to 25,000 r units. Author

Author(s):
Randolph, L. F.
Author Organization(s):
JOINT TASK FORCE ONE WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Appendix no. 9 to Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Report on Biological Aspects of Atomic Bomb Tests. See also Appendix no. 5, AD-473 887.
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Unlimited

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
XRD-167
Monitor Series:
DTRA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*RADIATION EFFECTS, *CORN, NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, ANOMALIES, EXPERIMENTAL DATA, X RAYS, MUTATIONS, CHROMOSOMES, VIABILITY, GENETICS, RADIATION DOSAGE, GROWTH(PHYSIOLOGY), SEEDS, CYTOLOGY, RADIATION INJURIES, RADIOBIOLOGY, NUCLEAR BOMBS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology
Keyword(s):
CROSSROADS OPERATION
Report Date:
1947 May 23