To be a good astronaut, you have to be a great gardener.
The Frontiers article also states that by using a technique called hyperspectral imaging—a method that can capture and process a large amount of information from across the electromagnetic spectrum —scientists could develop a precise plant health monitoring system. This system would collect data to help ensure food safety by autonomously monitoring plant health, as well as alerting astronauts to early plant diseases, drought, or microbial infections.
Along with the United States Department of Agriculture , NASA is also currently investigating the use of microgreens—small, nutrient-dense plants that can be easily grown and eaten without the need for extended crew involvement. Numerous space crop research projects are also underway, including the Vegetable Production System , a garden on the ISS that astronauts use to study microgravity’s effect on plants.
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