backyard X-ray machine for seed mutation

[keen101 (Biolumo / Andrew B.)]

Found this in an old science book. Not sure if it actually produces x-rays or not, but found it interesting.

flic.kr/p/2gEPZnA

flic.kr/p/2gEPZmo

flic.kr/p/2gEPVjR

[darrenabbey]

Even a standard cathode-ray tube from an old TV will generate Xrays if it is charged to a high enough voltage. It is relatively easy to make Xrays. It is not so relatively easy to make Xrays in a controlled and safe manner.

Jul 22, 2019 23:41:42 GMT -5 keen101 (Biolumo / Andrew B.) said:

Found this in an old science book. Not sure if it actually produces x-rays or not, but found it interesting.

flic.kr/p/2gEPZnA

flic.kr/p/2gEPZmo

I'm not sure what that last link is about.

Jul 22, 2019 23:41:42 GMT -5 keen101 (Biolumo / Andrew B.) said:

flic.kr/p/2gEPVjR

[nak]

Hello all, just wanted to add my efforts to the thread here: mindsforge.com/Projects/X-RayMutagenesis

Looks like I've got Brassica Rapa (Wisconsin Fast Plant) mutants using a homemade x-ray machine!

I know this is dangerous, but at the voltage used on the currently growing seeds I wasn't really able to detect any leakage, however if I turn up the voltage the Geiger counter will max out even through the lead shielding with the tube in the direct path of the x-rays (pointed down). I have it on a long wire so I have 10 feet physical distance at least and I leave the room when running it.

I'll be updating that page with further developments. Feel free to email [e-mail] with any suggestions, questions or if you'd like to send a self-addressed stamped envelope with some seeds, I'd be happy to "cook" them for you.

[philagardener]

Sept 18, 2019 13:49:13 GMT -5 nak said:

Hello all, just wanted to add my efforts to the thread here: mindsforge.com/Projects/X-RayMutagenesis

Looks like I've got Brassica Rapa (Wisconsin Fast Plant) mutants using a homemade x-ray machine!

I know this is dangerous, but at the voltage used on the currently growing seeds I wasn't really able to detect any leakage, however if I turn up the voltage the Geiger counter will max out even through the lead shielding with the tube in the direct path of the x-rays (pointed down). I have it on a long wire so I have 10 feet physical distance at least and I leave the room when running it.

I'll be updating that page with further developments. Feel free to email [e-mail] with any suggestions, questions or if you'd like to send a self-addressed stamped envelope with some seeds, I'd be happy to "cook" them for you.

Welcome!  You realize you are playing with something that potentially is quite dangerous . . .

Remember that the Fast Plant Confetti seeds that you described using on mindsforge already are a mix of mutant phenotypes.

www.carolina.com/wisconson-fast-plants-life-cycle-growth-and-development/wisconsin-fast-plants-confetti-mix-seed-pack-100/158695.pr