Table 3 Linear relationship between seed protein content and the induced gamma absorption dose rate.

From: Study on the Relationship between Seed Absorbed Dose and Seed Composition of 252Cf Neutron Source Irradiated Bean Seed

Irradiation zones

Linear regression equation y = a x + b

Judgment coefficient R2

Significant P

Zone 1

y = −0.0086x + 0.2558

0.5225

0.019

Zone 2

y = −0.0063x + 0.2526

0.866

0.001

Zone 3

y = −0.0066x + 0.2525

0.8952

0.000