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A Researcher's Guide to Plant Research
NASA ISS Program Science Office
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A Researcher's Guide to Plant Research
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The Lab is Open
Unique Features of the ISS Research Environment
Why Use the ISS as a Laboratory?
Results from Past Microgravity Research
Microgravity as a Research Tool
Results from Microgravity
Opportunities on ISS for Plant Research
Lessons Learned
Physical Phenomena and Primary Effects of Microgravity
ISS Atmospheric Conditions
Gravity
Lack of Convection
Gas Exchange
Root Zone Aeration
Root Zone Fluid Dynamics
Temperature Control
Lighting
Approaches to Mitigate Effects of Microgravity Environment
Biological Approaches
Engineering Approaches
Research Facilities on ISS and How to Choose Them
Plant Growth Facilities
The Advanced Biological Research System (ABRS)
Biological Research in Canisters (BRIC)
BRIC Petri Dish Fixation Unit (BRIC/PDFU)
Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus (CGBA)
European Modular Cultivation System (EMCS)
Lada
Plant Experiment Unit/Cell Biology Experiment Facility (PEU/CBEF)
Plant Habitat (in development)
Vegetable Production System (Veggie)
Support Facilities
Plant Science Hardware and Facilities on ISS
Developing and Flying Research to ISS
Process for Payload Development and Implementation
Environmental Conditions on ISS
Sponsorship Opportunities
What Should Principal Investigators Know About Conducting Research on ISS?
Process for Payload Development and Implementation
Funding Opportunities and Points of Contact
Citations
Acronyms
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