Study of the Effects of Ionizing Radiation and Physical Factors on Vegetative Growth and Pest Resistance in Some Plant Species
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Ionising radiation and other physical factors have a strong impact on vegetative growth and pest resistance in various plant species. This influences agriculture and ecosystem management by determining the suitability of species for contaminated areas, space missions and development under suboptimal and variable conditions. Ionising radiation from radioactive materials, nuclear accidents, cosmic rays and material processing induces morphological, physiological and biochemical changes, establishing the tolerance window of a species. However, constraints prevent reliable extrapolation across conditions or rigorous evaluation of plant behaviour under combinations of gamma and X-rays. This determines the extent of irradiation during transport missions and defines 'safe' exposure in sensitive environments. Studies are being conducted to investigate growth and pest resistance under mono- and multiple-factor treatments in three species exposed to different physical parameters and specific doses of gamma and X-rays. Experimental specifications focus on controllable, pseudo-exhaustive factors within a 100-day timeframe. Treatments encompass several combinations of variables for each plant, producing a diverse dataset that can include non-irrigation factors in statistical models and establish standardised analytical protocols according to sample origin. Ionising radiation and other physical factors can have a significant impact on the vegetative growth and pest resistance of various plant species. This influences agriculture and ecosystem management by determining the suitability of species for contaminated areas, space missions and development under suboptimal and variable conditions. Ionising radiation from radioactive materials, nuclear accidents, cosmic rays and material processing induces morphological, physiological and biochemical changes, establishing the tolerance window of a species. However, constraints prevent reliable extrapolation across conditions or rigorous evaluation of plant behaviour under combinations of gamma rays, ultraviolet light and X-rays. This determines the extent of irradiation during transport missions and defines 'safe' exposure in sensitive environments. Elements released by irradiated soil and substrates can also harm vegetation, and elevated gamma field levels raise questions about species tolerance to external radioactivity and internal contamination.
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