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What was the main objective of this investigation?
What was the main objective of this investigation?
- To assess the effects of gamma irradiation on vegetative growth, flowering parameters, abnormalities, and DNA changes in two mutative generations of Gaillardia pulchella Foug. plants (correct)
- To examine the response of Gaillardia pulchella Foug. plants to different watering regimes
- To study the effects of different light intensities on the growth of Gaillardia pulchella Foug. plants
- To investigate the impact of various soil types on the flowering of Gaillardia pulchella Foug. plants
Where was the investigation carried out?
Where was the investigation carried out?
- At the Atomic Energy Commission, Cairo, Egypt
- In the Nursery of the Ornamental Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt (correct)
- In a laboratory at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
- In a greenhouse at the Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt
What was the duration of the investigation?
What was the duration of the investigation?
- Three consecutive generations
- The duration is not specified in the text
- Two successive generations, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 (correct)
- One generation
What type of radiation was used in the investigation?
What type of radiation was used in the investigation?
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What was the source of gamma radiation used in the investigation?
What was the source of gamma radiation used in the investigation?
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What were the different doses of gamma radiation used in the investigation?
What were the different doses of gamma radiation used in the investigation?
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What was the dose rate of the gamma radiation used in the investigation?
What was the dose rate of the gamma radiation used in the investigation?
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What was observed regarding the seed germination of Gaillardia pulchella in Petri dishes?
What was observed regarding the seed germination of Gaillardia pulchella in Petri dishes?
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What type of abnormalities were observed in the Gaillardia pulchella plants?
What type of abnormalities were observed in the Gaillardia pulchella plants?
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What was the original color of the inflorescences in the control plants of Gaillardia pulchella?
What was the original color of the inflorescences in the control plants of Gaillardia pulchella?
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