Hey /sci/,
Would it be possible to use X-Rays to irradiate plants and seeds in the same way as a Cobalt radiation source to cause random and potentially beneficial genetic mutations? I've always been fascinated with Gamma gardens but it's probably damn near impossible for a regular person to get their hands of those sorts of high-gamma sources. It might be easier to get my hands on X-Ray equipment and use it for somewhat the same purposes, of course following proper health and safety best-practices (dosimeters and such).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_gardening
The history of the practice is pretty cool. I mostly just want to irradiate some marijuana seeds specifically to see what sort of mutations occur.
I am also aware of the safety risks of operating and servicing X-Ray equipment, in addition to the regulatory requirements in my country.
Would it be possible to use X-Rays to irradiate plants and seeds in the same way as a Cobalt radiation source to cause random and potentially beneficial genetic mutations? I've always been fascinated with Gamma gardens but it's probably damn near impossible for a regular person to get their hands of those sorts of high-gamma sources. It might be easier to get my hands on X-Ray equipment and use it for somewhat the same purposes, of course following proper health and safety best-practices (dosimeters and such).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_gardening
The history of the practice is pretty cool. I mostly just want to irradiate some marijuana seeds specifically to see what sort of mutations occur.
I am also aware of the safety risks of operating and servicing X-Ray equipment, in addition to the regulatory requirements in my country.
