Anthocyanins protect seeds in space After exposure to space outside the International Space Station, purple-pigmented rice seeds rich in anthocyanin had higher germination rates than non-pigmented white rice seeds. This result suggests that anthocyanin, a flavonoid known to protect plants from UV irradiation, could help preserve seed viability on future space missions. Plants are key […]
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Johnson Space Center, Humans in Space, International Space Station (ISS), ISS Research, Missions, NASA Centers & Facilities, Science & Research
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November 18, 2024
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