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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 31(54):63225-63238, 2024b

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Sharma A, Bahel S, Katnoria JK · 2024

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Insufficient information provided. The study record contains only bibliographic metadata (journal citation, year 2024, organism type: plant) without a title, abstract, or study details to summarize findings.

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Without access to the study title, abstract, or methodology, it is not possible to assess whether this research examines EMF health effects or other plant-related topics, or to evaluate the scientific context of the findings.

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A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 800-2300 MHz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 800-2300 MHzPower lines50/60 Hz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Cite This Study
Sharma A, Bahel S, Katnoria JK (2024). Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 31(54):63225-63238, 2024b.
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@article{environ_sci_pollut_res_int_315463225_63238_2024b_ce3024,
  author = {Sharma A and Bahel S and Katnoria JK},
  title = {Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 31(54):63225-63238, 2024b},
  year = {2024},
  doi = {10.1007/s10661-024-12435-2},
  
}
DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12435-2

Quick Questions About This Study

Yes, this study found that 1800 MHz cell tower radiation induced genetic abnormalities in onion root tip cells during cell division. The damage increased with higher power densities, showing a clear dose-response relationship.
Significant biological effects occurred at power densities as low as 1.05 μW/cm², with the most severe damage at 12.9 μW/cm². These levels are commonly found near cell towers and below current safety limits.
Yes, onions exposed to cell tower radiation showed significant changes in antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase, and peroxidases. Higher radiation exposure caused greater oxidative stress responses in both roots and bulbs.
The study found that sites with multiple frequency bands (like 800, 1800, and 2300 MHz combined) caused significant morphological changes, protein alterations, and genetic damage in test plants compared to unexposed controls.
Plants closer to cell towers experienced more severe effects. The study measured power densities from 1.05 to 12.9 μW/cm² at different distances, with the highest exposure sites showing maximum oxidative stress and genetic abnormalities.