A plastic container of fruit fly pupae is lowered into a gamma cell, where it is exposed to radiation from a cobalt-60 source. The gamma radiation is sufficient to sterilize the flies without greatly reducing their activity.

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1966 - 1966

• TitleA plastic container of fruit fly pupae is lowered into a gamma cell, where it is exposed to radiation from a cobalt-60 source. The gamma radiation is sufficient to sterilize the flies without greatly reducing their activity.
  
• DescriptionThe picture shows fruit fly pupae being arradiated in a gamma cell.
  
• Material type Photo - Positive
• CreatorIAEA
• SubjectSeibersdorf, Austria, Insect pest control; Flies
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  Notes: Free access / restricted use
  
• Credit lineCredit IAEA
• Colour statementBlack and White
• OrientationLandscape
• Reference codeIAEA-ARC-AV-PH-01-01-C0204-012
• Alternative reference code12921/48 (external)
  IAEA/May 1966/ No. 1512 (internal)
  

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                A plastic container of fruit fly pupae is lowered into a gamma cell, where it is exposed to radiation from a cobalt-60 source. The gamma radiation is sufficient to sterilize the flies without greatly reducing their activity.