Description

Radionuclides may be incorporated in, or deposited on, crops as a result of root uptake, irrigation, and particulate deposition onto the vegetation surface. These crops may be used as fodder for livestock and/or consumed directly by humans.

OPA Category

Category as used in the OPA assessment

Biosphere

OPA Number

Number as used in the OPA assessment

3.11

NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999

3.2.13, 2.4.03