Arabidopsis thaliana Response to the Spaceflight Environment
Offered By: NASA Astrobiology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the effects of spaceflight on plant biology in this conference talk from AbGradCon 2023. Delve into Gbolaga Olanrewaju's research on Arabidopsis thaliana's response to the unique conditions of space. Learn about the challenges plants face in microgravity and how this model organism adapts to the spaceflight environment. Gain insights into the implications of this study for future space missions, long-term space habitation, and potential applications in astrobiology. Discover how understanding plant behavior in space contributes to our knowledge of life's adaptability and the possibilities of sustaining human presence beyond Earth.
Syllabus
AbGradCon 2023: Arabidopsis thaliana Response to the Spaceflight Environment by Gbolaga Olanrewaju
Taught by
NASA Astrobiology
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