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Space station experiment to probe plant disease risks for future moon and Mars missions

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NASA and University of Florida researchers are investigating plant disease risks for future space missions. The study focuses on how space conditions might affect astronauts' ability to grow fresh food, a critical concern for long-duration human exploration.

Key points

• University of Florida researchers are investigating plant disease risks for future space missions.
• The study focuses on how space conditions might affect astronauts' ability to grow fresh food.

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NASA and its partners are preparing for longer human missions beyond Earth, prompting investigation into potential plant disease risks that could impact food production in space.

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