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Dwarf Tomato and Pepper Cultivars for Space CropsSeveral cultivars of dwarf tomatoes and dwarf peppers were studied as possible candidate for space crops. Results showed the tomato cvs. Red Robin, Mohamed, and Sweet 'N' Neat produced the greatest yields, while pepper cvs. Pompeii, Red Skin, and Fruit Basket produced the greatest yields. The tomato and pepper cultivars were also analyzed by taste panels for organoleptic attributes, and all the cultivars were found to be acceptable by the taste panelists.
Document ID
20190027279
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Spencer, LaShelle (AECOM Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Hummerick, Mary (AECOM Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Stutte, Gary (SyNRGE, LLC Exploration Park, FL, United States)
Sirmons, Takiyah (Leidos Innovations Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Graham, Tom (University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
Massa, Gioia (NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Wheeler, Ray (NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
July 12, 2019
Publication Date
July 7, 2019
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
KSC-E-DAA-TN70274
Report Number: KSC-E-DAA-TN70274
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES) 2019
Location: Boston, MA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 7, 2019
End Date: July 11, 2019
Sponsors: International Conference On Environmental Systems, Inc.
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNJ15HK11B
CONTRACT_GRANT: 80KSC017C0012
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