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... The deposition of fallout on soil or plants would introduce radioactive isotopes into the food chains of animals and man. The Committee on Effects of Atomic Radiation on Agriculture and Food Supplies, National Academy of Sciences -- National Research Council, requested the compilation of current information on the reactions of radioactive constituents of fallout with soils and crops, in order to determine whether knowledge is available for the formulation of agronomic recommendations.
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  • atomic radiation
  • radioactive constituents
  • current information
  • introduce radioactive
  • radioactive isotopes

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  • food chains
  • agronomic recommendations

  • national academy
  • research council


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