Combined Effects of Microgravity and Chronic Low-Dose Gamma Radiation on <i>Brassica rapa</i> Microgreens

Combined Effects of Microgravity and Chronic Low-Dose Gamma Radiation on <i>Brassica rapa</i> Microgreens

Plants in space face unique challenges, including chronic ionizing radiation and reduced gravity, which affect their growth and functionality. Understanding these impacts is essential to determine the cultivation conditions and protective shielding needs in future space greenhouses. While certain do...

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Main Authors: Sara De Francesco, Isabel Le Disquet, Veronica Pereda-Loth, Lenka Tisseyre, Stefania De Pascale, Chiara Amitrano, Eugénie Carnero Diaz, Veronica De Micco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
chronic gamma radiation
microgravity
microgreens
space farming
space exploration
Mars colonization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/1/64
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