Space-grown greens turned out to be poisonous
Recent research aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has shown that growing vegetables and fruits in zero gravity conditions is possible. But everything turned out to be not so simple. Scientists in the journal Nature point out a serious problem – space plants have turned out to be poisonous.
Researchers have discovered that the plants have become vulnerable to infection by dangerous microorganisms, such as Salmonella enterica. This discovery has important implications for food safety in space. In zero gravity The plants' immune systems are weakened, making them more susceptible to attack by bacteria and fungi.
Research has shown that even thorough water treatment cannot guarantee the safety of contaminated greens. Scientists have come to the conclusion that it is necessary to develop new methods to protect plants in space flights so that astronauts can enjoy fresh and safe products far from Earth.
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