[Some peculiar features of liquid supply to the root medium of plants growing in microgravity]

Aviakosm Ekolog Med. 1998;32(2):36-43.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Sixteen point probes monitored moisture level in the root medium of the wheat plants grown in greenhouse SVET on the MIR/NASA space science program. The article outlines types of water migration in the absence of gravity. Hydrophysical characteristics of perspective root media have been explored. Results of the water supply monitoring and control in the course of experiment are reported. The authors put forward porous root media to facilitate water migration and aeration.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Plant Roots / metabolism*
  • Soil
  • Space Flight
  • Triticum / growth & development*
  • Water / metabolism*
  • Weightlessness*

Substances

  • Soil
  • Water