Agricultural Implications of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident

The book "Agricultural Implications of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident" offers a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident on agricultural systems. It is based on extensive research conducted by the research groups of the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Tokyo. In this second volume, the results of investigations are presented that document the changes in radioactivity levels in agricultural products and their growing environments over the years. The authors, Tomoko M. Nakanishi and Keitaro Tanoi, illuminate the pathways through which radioactive materials enter agricultural products, as well as their distribution in various environmental components such as soil, water, and plants. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the inspection of food for radioactivity, decontamination efforts in rice and livestock farming, as well as the impacts on wildlife and the forestry and fishing industries. Special attention is given to the introduction of a real-time radioisotope imaging system that visualizes the movement of cesium in soils and plants. This systematic data collection is of great value to scientists and professionals in the fields of agriculture and environmental sciences.