Variations in growth behavior, yield and DNA stability of two vegetable crops cultivated in radioactive spiked soils.

Radioactive pollution comes on the top of pollution types that affect human life directly through damaging the human genome or indirectly via his food web. The current study focused on the evaluation of radiation effects of Assiut Thermal Power Plant (ATPP) ashes on two crop plants, potato and squash, in terms of morphological and molecular levels. More particularly, the specific activity concentrations were measured in Bq/kg, of the U (Ra) and Th series, and K-isotope for the untreated soil sample (control) and ATPP ash sample (represents the radioactive source with 100% concentration).

Genetic diversity in Corchorus olitorius L. revealed by morphophysiological and molecular analyses.

Assessment of genetic diversity has an efficient role in plant breeding and improvement programs. There is a limit number of investigations dealing with the evaluation of genetic diversity in Jew's mallow (Corchorus olitorius L.), despite its valuable importance as a leafy vegetable and a delicious dish rich in vitamins and antioxidants.