Effect of Microgravity on Growth of Watercress Experiment
Sector: Education • Location: Athens, Ohio, United States
Source: Ohio University
An experiment designed by recent Ohio University graduates to study the effects of microgravity on the growth of watercress plants aboard the International Space Station. The experiment aims to assess germination rates and starch content of watercress seeds in spaceflight, Earth gravity, and simulated microgravity conditions to evaluate the viability of space farming.
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- Prospective
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Athens, Ohio, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Ohio University
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Description | An experiment designed by recent Ohio University graduates to study the effects of microgravity on the growth of watercress plants aboard the International Space Station. The experiment aims to assess germination rates and starch content of watercress seeds in spaceflight, Earth gravity, and simulated microgravity conditions to evaluate the viability of space farming. |
Original sector | Science and Technology |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Ohio |
City | Athens |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education |
Article published date | 2026-05-11 |
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