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Gamma Rays at Right Dose Boost Strawberry Plant Growth
Original: Gamma Rays at Just the Right Dose Make Strawberry Plants Thrive, Study Finds
A new study finds that gamma irradiation, applied at a precisely controlled low dose, improves strawberry plant growth and vigor rather than harming it. Researchers say the technique could offer growers a way to enhance crop performance, though optimal dosage appears critical, as wrong levels would damage the plants. The findings add to growing interest in using radiation-based methods in agriculture.
Why now: The counterintuitive finding that radiation can benefit crops is drawing attention in science and agriculture circles.
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