Ingestional Toxicity of Radiation-Dependent Metabolites of the Host Plant for the Pale Grass Blue Butterfly: A Mechanism of Field Effects of Radioactive Pollution in Fukushima

Biological effects of the Fukushima nuclear accident have been reported in various organisms, including the pale grass blue butterfly <i>Zizeeria maha</i> and its host plant <i>Oxalis corniculata</i>. This plant upregulates various secondary metabolites in response to low-dos...

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Main Authors: Akari Morita, Ko Sakauchi, Wataru Taira, Joji M. Otaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/5/615