[Does Radioecological Paradox Exist?].

Abstract

In some cases radioresistant species of plants in radionuclide-contaminated areas have more strong radiation damages than radiosensitive ones. This effect was called "the radioecological paradox". It could be explained by different abilities to accumulate main dose forming radionuclides. It leads to formation of higher doses due to internal irradiation. In the case of the Chernobyl N PP accident it can be conditioned by species specific particularities in consumption of potassium and calcium, and cesium and strontium, correspondingly.