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Gamma-ray-induced Spore Germination of Dictyostelium Discoideum

Overview
Journal J Bacteriol
Publisher American Society for Microbiology
Specialty Microbiology
Date 1970 Nov 1
PMID 4923063
Citations 3
Authors
A T Khoury
R A DEERING
G Levin
G Altman
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Abstract

(60)Co gamma rays can induce germination of the spores of the cellular slime mold, Dictyostelium discoideum, in the absence of heat shock, amino acids, or bacteria food source. About 65% amoebae emergence occurs by 13 hr after a dose of 180 krad.

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