Effects of ionising radiation exposure on plants, fish and mammals: relevant data for environmental radiation protection

In order to develop a framework for the assessment of the environmental impact of radiation, it is necessary to establish the relationship between exposure (dose rate, accumulated dose) and the effects that may be induced in plants and animals. With this purpose in mind, the data available on effects induced by ionising radiation in various wildlife groups have been reviewed as part of the FASSET project. This paper has highlighted that the available information on the effects of low dose rate, continuous irradiation ( 10(3) microGy h(-1) sustained for a large fraction of the lifespan.