Scientific Reports of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine

Effect of inorganic chemicals on radioresistance of seeds

B. Sinenko
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Abstract

Ionic inorganic compounds can affect the radioresistance of plant. There are many studies describing the effects of certain compounds and trying to explain the mechanism of their action. However, a review of modern research showed a need for a comprehensive analysis of concentrations and effects of ionic compounds on plant seeds. In this regard, our study aimed to condense and structure this material for better understanding. The result of the work was a table of the effects of the interactions of cations and anions during the seeds treatment before irradiation with X-ray and γ-radiation. Also, the main regularities in the behavior of ionic salts were briefly outlined with examples of their application. Thus, halides of alkali and alkaline earth metals have a solid radioprotective effect. The effect of sulfates and divalent metals depends on their concentration and interaction with cellular structures. Nitrates of heavy metals and azides negatively affected the radioresistance of plant seeds. The effect of cations depends mainly on chemical and physiological properties. At the same time, metal complexes with a high proton number can act as sensitizers due to the physical effects of the products of the physiological metabolism of plants. Based on the analyzed data, it can be concluded that the influence of simple inorganic salts requires additional attention and in-depth research. In the future, studying the effect of their application can help in understanding the general rules of the radioprotection of plants. And also in the fundamental understanding of the relationship between the soil solution of salts on saline soils and its effect on the radioresistance of plants in the early stages of development

Keywords

seeds, plants, inorganic substances, ions, X-ray, γ-radiation

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Sinenko, B. (2023). Effect of inorganic chemicals on radioresistance of seeds. Scientific Reports of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, 19(3). https://doi.org/10.31548/dopovidi3(103).2023.003
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