Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #31986: Rastenia-Gorokh-Vybor: Selecting the Best Plants for Space Missions

The Rastenia-Gorokh-Vybor experiment, conducted during Expedition 6 aboard the International Space Station (ISS), focused on plant selection and the development of specialized techniques for growing pea plants in space. Led by Vladimir Sychev, Ph.D., from the Institute of Medical and Biological Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, this experiment aimed to identify the best varieties of pea plants suited for space environments.

Through this study, scientists hoped to determine which plants are most likely to thrive in microgravity and which types of modifications would be necessary to ensure healthy plant growth. The experiment not only looked at the biological aspects of plant growth but also explored the technologies needed for cultivating plants in space habitats. The outcome of this experiment provides valuable information for future space missions and potential space colonies.

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