In the context of seed technology, the use of physical methods for increasing plant
production offers advantages over conventional treatments based on chemical substances …

All life forms have evolved under the constant force of gravity on Earth and developed ways
to counterbalance acceleration load. In space, shear forces, buoyance-driven convection …

Currently, climate change is threatening farming opportunities to feed a growing population,
making necessary the implementation of worldwide cultivable lands, also through the …

The stress that the space environment can induce on plant physiology is of both abiotic and
biotic nature. The abiotic space environment is characterized by ionizing radiation and …

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 …

Perhaps the main factor determining success of space travel will be the ability to control
effects of ionizing radiation for humans, but also for other living organisms. Manned space …

In this perspectives paper, we identify major challenges for space crop production: altered
convection in the microgravity environment, scheduling and logistics, crew time and the …

This study represents an optimized protocol for cell line culture of Matricaria chamomilla and
the impact of clino-rotation on cell division, cell growth, and antioxidant enzyme activities for …

Barley is a resilient crop with high nutritional value and adaptability, making it a promising
candidate for phytoremediation and space agriculture. The study presents a comprehensive …

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 …