ID Number		1380
Study Type		Plant Studies
Model		10 GHz exposure to potato virus and analysis of virulence, viability, and ability to attach to binding site
Details		Potato virus Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain B6 (virulent) were exposed to 10 GHz microwaves at a power density of 0.58 mW/cm2 for 30-120 minutes. The authors report a 30 to 60% decrease in virulence (ability to produce tumors on potato and turnip disks). Exposure did not affect viability, ability to attach to a tumor-binding site, and it did not induce thermal shock. The loss of virulence was reversible within 12 hours
Findings		Not Applicable to Bioeffects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Bradely University, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		UNITED STATES
References		Moore, HA et al. Appl. Environ. Microbiol., (1979) 37:127-130
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