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In A First, NASA Grows Radish Crop On International Space Station
In an attempt to understand plant growth in microgravity, NASA astronauts have cultivated first-ever radish crops aboard the International Space Station. Astronaut Kate Rubins harvested the radishes grown in 'Advanced Plant Habitat' chamber that is capable of regulating fertilizer supply along with water, oxygen and nutrients to plant roots. Scientists chose radish as they have better understanding about it. The lab-grown vegetables will be… read-more
Tags: NASA, International Space Station, Advanced Plant Habitat, Astronaut
Courtesy: The Indian Express
