So far nuclear technologies are used for creation of variability in genetic resources through irradiation treatment to seeds or plant propagules as a part of mutation breeding. Moreover radiation technology have been helpful in inhibiting the sprouting in onion and potato and further reduction of post harvest losses. Only hindrance is careful use and cumbersome application procedures.

So far nuclear technologies are used for creation of variability in genetic resources through irradiation treatment to seeds or plant propagules as a part of mutation breeding. Moreover radiation technology have been helpful in inhibiting the sprouting in onion and potato and further reduction of post harvest losses. Only hindrance is careful use and cumbersome application procedures.

Interesting feedback Dr Malhotra. I feel , the strongest hindrance in application of nuclear research in agriculture is the lack of control on the  expected crop response. You never know, to what an extent , there will be an influence in the plant, despite the fact , we have been able to trace the nutrient accumulation sites within the plant alongside its movement..

Disposal of radioactive wastes used nuclear research is another very pressing issue, needs to be executed under strict supervision ..like that estimation of response of radioactive isotopes on crop needs special instrumentation..

Thanks to Srivastava and Malhotra Sir

Use of nuclear technology in agriculture have hindrances like efficient machinery. It is also need some research based on dose requirements for particular commodity.

It is true treatment mechanism is complicated. Good points by colleagues

results in mutation breeding in agric in unpredictable and to get a mother seed takes longer. Also farmers or consumers lack knowledge in irradiation technologies and are hesitant to adopt and use the innovation.

There is no application of irradiation at farmer level. Irradiation treatments are practiced in lab through special apparatus and by trained persons.

Good point Dr Malhotra . Our entire application of nuclear science in agriculture is implied to  understand the underlying principles of basic sciences  only.

Nuclear application may help in combating crop diseases one day.

Nuclear application may assist in combating pests but the EIA has not ascertained.

In my opinion, the absence nuclear technology courses in Under Graduate and Post Graduate level is the main reason for which researchers in Agricultural Sciences are little hesitant and reluctant to enter in a subject area which is alien to them. Inclusion of some basic nuclear technology and its applications in Agricultural Sciences in UG and PG level may change the scenario. 

The low level of infrastructural development makes the application of nuclear technologies more cumbersome.  Also the level of awareness is relatively low in Africa. People have their apprehensions to genetic modification agricultural production activities relating to it.   

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