Seeding Space: New Frontiers for Earth's Agriculture
Seeds from Ladakh, including seabuckthorn and buckwheat, are part of an experiment on the International Space Station. Conducted by Jaguar Space, the study examines how seeds react to microgravity. The findings aim to enhance future space agriculture and preserve global biodiversity and cultural heritage.
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In a groundbreaking experiment aboard the International Space Station, seeds from seabuckthorn and buckwheat, cultivated in Ladakh's cold deserts, are being tested under microgravity conditions. The study, initiated by Jaguar Space, follows the NASA Crew-11 mission and involves seeds from 11 countries.
Carried out by Jaguar Space in collaboration with Bengaluru-based Protoplanet, the experiment is a part of the 'Emerging Space Nation's Space for Agriculture & Agriculture for Space' project. Upon completion, the seeds will be returned to Earth for further study by Indian researchers.
This initiative aims to explore space environment impacts on seed germination, potentially transforming future space agriculture. Apart from its scientific goals, the World Seeds payload seeks to safeguard global biodiversity and cultural heritage in humanity's space ventures.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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