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Plants and men in space - A new field in plant physiologyResults are presented on a comparison of nutritional values of and human psychological responses to algae and of higher plants considered for growth as food on long-term missions in space, together with the technological complexities of growing these plants. The comparison shows the advantages of higher plants, with results suggesting that a high level of material recycling can be obtained. It is noted that the issue of space gravity may be not a major problem for plants because of the possibility that phototropism can provide an alternative sense of direction. Problems of waste recycling can be solved in association with plant cultivation, and a high degree of autonomy of food production can be obtained.
Document ID
19910052871
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Andre, M.
(CEA Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires Cadarache, Saint-Paul-les-Durance, France)
Macelroy, R. D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: Physiologist, Supplement
Volume: 33
ISSN: 0031-9376
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
91A37494
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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