The study of effects of ionizing radiation (IR) on plants is important in relation to several
problems:(I) the existence of zones where background radiation–either natural or …

Long-term human space exploration missions require environmental control and closed Life
Support Systems (LSS) capable of producing and recycling resources, thus fulfilling all the …

Long-term manned space-exploration missions and the permanence of human colonies on
orbital stations or planetary habitats will require the regeneration of resources onboard or in …

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is broadly adapted to environments with moderate
growing temperatures, about 400 mm of precipitation and a growing season of 60–120 days …

The study of the effects of ionizing radiation on organisms is related to different research
aims. The current review emphasizes the studies on the effects of different doses of sparsely …

As a multifunctional signal molecule, melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) plays many
important roles in the regulation of plant growth and development. The effect of melatonin …

For deep space exploration, radiation effects on astronauts, and on items fundamental for
life support systems, must be kept under a pre-agreed threshold to avoid detrimental …

Poly (ADP-ribosyl) ation is a rapid and transient post-translational protein modification that
was described first in mammalian cells. Activated by the sensing of DNA strand breaks, poly …

Plants can be exposed to ionising radiation not only in Space but also on Earth, due to
specific technological applications or after nuclear disasters. The response of plants to …

Sprouts are nutritious food, easy to produce even in extra-terrestrial platforms, where the
exposure to ionising radiation can alter their morpho-anatomical traits and phytochemical …