Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
Spaceflight is a stressful environment for plant growth, but plants are important for long-term spaceflight for their psychological benefits, supplementing life support, and fresh food. - Plants on Earth utilize interaction with plant growth-promoting bacteria and fungi to improve their yields. - These interactions include improvement of iron and phosphorus intake, promotion of root growth, and regulation of ethylene production. - The same interactions could be useful in microgravity environments such as the International Space Station. THIS STUDY: Arabidopsis thaliana seeds are inoculated with the bacterial species Bacillus subtilis, Paenibacillus pabuli, and Pseudomonas fulvata to test for benefits.
Advisor
Andrew G. Palmer
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Recommended Citation
Taylor, McKenna and Elsaid, Steven, "The Use of International Space Station-Derived Mixed Cultures to Improve Plant Growth" (2025). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 51.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/51