kadakuda Posted February 11, 2008 wouldn't this be teh equivelant to putting a potatoe in the microwave? isn't it fairly similar in what it does to cells? i don't know much abut the subject, but seems like a fancy way to kill a cactus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenris Posted February 12, 2008 Microwaves are tuned to the bond length of water, so they heat up anything which contains moisture. Gamma radiation is so high frequency that it will pass right through DNA, knocking electrons out on the way. The DNA repairs itself and especially with something like gamma the cells may not repair properly, possibly introducing mutations into the growing cells. Too much radiation and a baby cactus could be sterilised, not enough and the DNA repair won't have any mutation. I think this is best done on a seedling as they are growing so quickly and mutations are more likely to be propogated. I need to get my butt into gear and get some pedro seedlings on the go while the weather is still good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadakuda Posted February 12, 2008 thanks for the explanation! sound sinteresting! any idea what species you are going to try? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Change Posted November 27, 2015 Bump.... So almost 8 years have passed, did anything come from these experiments ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gr33ntea Posted November 27, 2015 Hahaha, yeah bump too man. I know it is possible, google atomic garden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeti101 Posted November 27, 2015 We just need to send some seeds into space for 6 years, like they did with those African violets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Change Posted November 27, 2015 A few of my mates think im crazy for wanting to fly a drone filled with seeds into the fukushima radiation zone But then this was found http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/fukushima-disaster-mutant-flowers-found-6123991 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites