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Transfer factors for pertechnetate uptake were determined for Sinapis Alba cultured hydroponically. For the freshly harvested, undried plants they were found between 13 and 40 depending on the growth period.

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Müller, H., Ter Meer-Bekk, C. Technetium uptake by Sinapis Alba. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 99, 181–185 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02060838

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