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[Study on induced mutation of sorghum seeds on recoverable satellites].
Hang tian yi xue yu yi xue gong cheng = Space medicine & medical engineering - 1 Feb 2001
Li J G, Liu G Q, Zhang J, Jiang X C
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OBJECTIVE: To observe and investigate the variation and heredity of the offspring of dry seeds of sorghum carried by satellite hence to select excellent mutants and to cultivate directivity new varieties for production application. METHOD: Dry seeds of Tanghui 28, a sorghum restorer line, were carried to the space on board a recoverable satellite for 15 d. After recovery the seeds were planted in the field to...
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