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Radioactive Materials Released by the Fukushima Nuclear Accident
In this chapter, the release of radioactive materials and the characteristics of the forest ecosystem will be described to get an overall picture of...
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Risk of Radioactive Contamination Caused by the Accident of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
The tsunami that occurred at the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake caused a severe accident with a hydrogen explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power...
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Assessing the impact of large-scale farmland abandonment on the habitat distributions of frog species after the Fukushima nuclear accident
Rice paddies function as wetlands; therefore, abandoned paddy fields cause a loss of habitats for aquatic species, such as amphibians. Following the...
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Change in the Phytohormonal Status of Japanese Red Pine after the Fukushima Accident
Abstract —After the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, an increased frequency of cancellation of the apical dominance has been...
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The determining factor of radiocesium contamination levels in smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieu in Lake Hayama after the Fukushima fallout
We examined the radiocesium concentration, age, standard length, and stomach contents of smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieu collected from Lake...
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Radioactive Cesium Contamination of Arthropods and Earthworms After the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
To understand the behavior of radioactive cesium (134Cs+137Cs) in terrestrial invertebrates, chronological changes in the concentration of...
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Properties of Radioactive Cs-Bearing Particles Released by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident and Trace Element Analysis
A large amount of radionuclides were released into the environment by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) accident. By this accident,...
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The Pale Grass Blue Butterfly as an Indicator for the Biological Effect of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
The pale grass blue butterfly (Zizeeria maha) has been used as an indicator for the biological effect of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant...
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Analysis of Ovaries and Fertilities in Domestic Animals Affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
In order to understand the effect of chronic exposure to low-dose-rate radiation on female fertilities and the risk of heritable genetic effects on...
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The Effect of Radiation on the Immune System in Pigs Affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
It is extremely important to understand the mechanisms underlying the effect of radiation on animals including humans. Radiation potentially induces...
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Dose Estimation of External and Internal Exposure in Japanese Macaques After the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident
Cumulative dose of external and internal exposures following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) accident was estimated for Japanese...
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Preliminary Study on Electron Spin Resonance Dosimetry Using Affected Cattle Teeth Due to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
To validate radiation dose of cattle affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) accident, we applied electron spin resonance (ESR)...
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Delayed Recovery from Declines in the Population Densities and Species Richness of Intertidal Invertebrates Near Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
In June 2014, May and June 2015, and June 2016, we conducted quantitative quadrat surveys of sessile invertebrates at seven intertidal sites in...
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Transgenerational Effects on Calf Spermatogenesis and Metabolome Associated with Paternal Exposure to the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident
The Fukushima nuclear power plant (FNPP) accident raised worldwide attention to the health risk of radiation exposure and to its potential...
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Comparison of Radioactivity Release and Contamination from the Fukushima and Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accidents
Although both the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) accident in 2011 and the Chernobyl NPP Unit 4 (CNPP) accident in 1986 are classified...
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Preparation and Genome Analysis of Immortalized Cells Derived from Wild Macaques Affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
The evaluation of the potential biological effect of radiation is important for human health. We previously reported the deposit of radionuclides in...
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Impacts of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident on Fishery Products and Fishing Industry
On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake and the resultant gigantic tsunami struck the Tohoku area of Japan (the Great East Japan Earthquake) and...
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The Future of Forests in Fukushima: How Should We Face Radioactive Contamination of Forests
In this last chapter, we will discuss future measures, remaining issues, and better research methods based on the results of the research presented...
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Hyperspectral sensing and map** of soil carbon content for amending within-field heterogeneity of soil fertility and enhancing soil carbon sequestration
Soil fertility is one of the most critical bases for high productivity and sustainability in crop production. Within-field heterogeneity is often...
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Cellular-level in planta analysis of radial movement of minerals in a konara oak (Quercus serrata Murray) trunk
After the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, radiocesium, one of the main radioactive materials, has been accumulated inside konara oak...
