Plants and radioactivity
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2026
Yazarlar: Munir Ozturk, Alvina Gul, Volkan Altay, Tuba Arjumend, Iqra Siddique
Journal of Life Sciences and Biomedicine of ANAS, Uluslararası, 2026, ss 68-68
DOI: 10.59849/2710-4915.2026.1.68
Özet
Plants are continuously exposed to different sources of radiation and can accumulate radioactive elements from the soil and air.This unique characteristic makes them valuable indicators of radioactive pollution.This can be indicated by the mechanisms via which plants interact with radioactive contaminants and the subsequent changes in their physiological, biochemical and genetic attributes.Various plant responses to radiation exposure, such as alterations in optical properties, cell structure and gene expression, can be measured and analyzed to provide insights into the extent and impact of radioactive pollution.This study presents an overview of role of plants as silent observers of radioactive pollution, highlighting their significance in environmental monitoring and the potential applications of plant-based technologies in the field of radiation assessment and remediation.