Table 4 Linear relationship between seed carbohydrate content and 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 = −0.0377x + 0.2743

0.9596

0.000

Zone 2

y = −0.032x + 0.2684

0.9914

0.000

Zone 3

y = −0.0272x + 0.2655

0.9881

0.000