Help NASA research scientists find out which edible plants would be useful for astronauts to each in space.
If you are a citizen scientist or homeschooler you can also contribute your data and experience to the Growing beyond earth program using this data share app. All you have to do is help find a Astro-Crop that has the following characteristics?
(1) Does it having vitamins not found in the proceed food such as those found in the diets of the astronauts?
(2) Produce edible yields in small environment under LED panels similar to the ones used on the ISS or your classroom?
(3) Is the crop growth robust enough to grow in a variety of environments such as low earth orbit or the moon?
(4) Does it have a strong and enjoyable flavour or scent that reminds you of something on Earth?
More information and links to related protocols and the broader community can be found at our website: https://sites.google.com/site/growingbeyondearth/