Plants nearest the cobalt source were almost invariaby destroyed. Those in the outer circles recieved little radiation and grew normally. Those between reacted in different ways. A moderate amount of radiation actually improved the growth of some. Heavier doses caused others to grow eccentrically. But the most improtant result of all was the production of many new variations in plants, which are normally procudec only by years of breeding. Since radiation accelerates variation, the Brookhaven scientists feel they may soon add a variety of desirable qualities to plants.
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