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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
Where was the investigation carried out?
In the Nursery of the Ornamental Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt
What was the duration of the investigation?
Two successive generations, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021
What type of radiation was used in the investigation?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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