228 those supplying cdible things. This very matter of finding materials in the sap of the palm and less or little in the cocoanut at that time, is a very significant phing, and pointd to the critical character of the sample collection. It has to be done very carefully, and with regard to rather a great variety of interests which other people may have in the material. Are there any other comments? Alderson Reporting Company Washington, D. C. CDR. CRONKITE: 10 Byers was following the general philosophy on plant life 11 that the initial ones would be where most of the naturation 12 of the fruit had taken place prior to the fallout. 13 somebody was going to tale the initiative to investigate what 14 is 15 edible things, and then basethe subsequent sample 16 collection so as to get some that are maturing and som 17 that are completely matured, and get a thirdor fourth 18 generation of fruit. 19 collection will fall down unless it is tied into the life 20 cycle of the fruit. 21 Then the normal life cycle of a cocoanut, and these various DR. BUGHER: It seems that the whole sample You are speaking of the life cycle 22 of the particular piece of cogoanut you hae on your hand 23 or the cycle of the fruiting of the palm? 24 it is a continuous process practically. 25 as others are just coming on in the infleureseence. ARC nay I recall in the survey group, Col. With the cocoanut Some are mature That 224