Re: irradiating pumpkin seeds

>Is there anyone out there who has a strong background in plant biology?
>Some time ago i posted about irradiating pumpkin seeds, and the possible
>effects.  I work with radiation and recently had a patient tell me that
>poinsetta seeds were sometimes irradiated to get different varieties.
>I was told by a medical physicist that he didn't think there would be any
>effect in what sprouted.  But he really had no idea.
>       I really don't know anything about plant genetics/biology etc.  But
>I can't wait to nuke these seeds!!    Brock, is this your area???
>
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I think I was the last one in the world to buy a micro wave because I am a
whimp when it comes to nuking...and thats sound waves..... i  wouldn't
recommend risking good rare seed....in your test.......I think we all
should chip in and buy a plant biologist to spend a day on the net so we
could fire off questions....brock


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