The response of Bambusa Bambos in germination, survival and early growth of plants to various duses uf yanıma ray under different periods of pre-soaking conditions was studied. Indications are noticed that the long period of culm generations necessary before flowering. can be reduced by hastening the growth by irradiation. Seeds soaked in water for six hours germinate and survive better than dry seeds. Based on survival of seedlins, the L. D. 50 dose is indicated to be 6 Kr for hour presoaked seeds.
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