This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Dr. Randeep Rakwal started his study about the biological effects of ultra-low level gamma radiation in rice seedlings through collaboration with radiation research specialists Shinzo Kimura and Tetsuji Imanaka, who introduced him to contaminated/radioactive Chernobyl soil. After the radiation leakage from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Dr. Randeep and his colleagues spent weekends at Iitate village, Fukushima prefecture, to research about the influence of the radiation from the powerplant on the growth of rice plants. Randeep Rakwal completed his Ph.D. at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Dr. Rakwal has been studying Environmental Stress Biology using rice plants. Currently Dr. Rakwal works at the Organization of Educational Initiatives, University of Tsukuba with responsibilities in managing Graduate General Education Courses (GGEC) program, and teaching students. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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