title: Models for radionuclide transfer to fruits and data requirements.
abstract: This paper presents a review of available models for radionuclide transfer to fruit with particular emphasis on the model types and the purpose for which they were developed. It is clear that the model structures that have been developed range from the simple to the complex and that the underlying data on which they are based is incomplete. The work programme of the BIOMASS Theme 3 Fruits Working Group includes model inter-comparison and model validation studies that will give an indication of the performance of the different model types discussed here. The models included in these comparative studies include several new and as yet unpublished models. In the case of fruit, there is an urgent need for data on changing radionuclide distribution in plant organs with time to increase confidence in current models.
authors.affiliation: Mouchel Consulting Limited, Environmental Consultancy, West Hall, Parvis Road, West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6EZ, UK.
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D005506:Food Contamination; D005638:Fruit; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011848:Radioactive Pollutants / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results
chemical_list: D011848:Radioactive Pollutants; D011868:Radioisotopes