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University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers conducted a groundbreaking study aboard the International Space Station to examine cotton's growth in microgravity.
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The study focused on the comparison between normal and genetically modified cotton, with surprising results showing enhanced growth in space.
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UW's experiment revealed that the genetically modified cotton, equipped for drought resistance, exhibited significant resilience and growth.
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The AVP1 gene, responsible for plant stress response, was central to the experiment, with space-grown cotton showing less stress and more extensive root systems.
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This research holds vital implications for future space missions and sustainable agricultural practices on Earth.
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Sarah Swanson of UW underscored the experiment's innovation in growing large plants in confined space environments.
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The ISS crew's observations of the cotton's unusual root development provided crucial data for the study.
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NASA's ongoing research in space agriculture, including the successful cultivation of various plants, complements this UW study.
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The ISS cotton experiment marks a significant step in understanding plant resilience, potentially revolutionizing both space farming and Earth agriculture.
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