-93- AECD-3446 ient to cause the tissue disintegration and death of plants observedin this area, as e (6) Morphological deformities were observed in three species of plants. iep ag of the fronds. The highest radioactivity counts were observed on coconut | ‘patiasin this vicinity (see 2, above). Twisting or spiraling in the growth habit of v t" by tumor formation is induced, if it is causedby radiation; 3. the relation-_ i if any, of observed chlorosis in many plants to the bomb tests. Other probable $ include the disturbed ecological habitat under which the plants now persist clearance of the island. e gm * +. NP ox Weoe Us Nites we rer be