Effective half-life of 137Cs for first 2 y in new shoots of tea plants is 0.36 y.
Effective half-life of 134Cs for first 2 y in new shoots of tea plants is 0.30 y.
81% of radiocaesium existed in foliar layer and branches in 3 months after fallout.
High radiocaesium activity moved from upper to lower parts of tea plants after 1 y.
Pruning reduced 137Cs activity by 56% in new shoots growing the next year.