Influence of technogenic dust pollution on changes in the physiological and biochemical adaptation and radioresistance of pepperweed (Lepidium apetalum Wild.) seedlings

The influence of technogenic dust pollution on changes in the physiological and biochemical characteristics and their heterogeneity (variability) has been studied in Lepidum apetalum seedlings, as has the formation of their radioresistance. In spite of the high antioxidant status of seedlings, a higher level of dust pollution in the habitat of maternal plants does not significantly influence the radioresistance of seedlings when compared to the control group, which is probably a result of the reduced variability of the studied characteristics.