澳大利亚研究人员正在开发空间飞行任务设备,这些设备也能促进地球的农业。 Australian researchers are developing plants for space missions that could also boost Earth's agriculture.
阿德莱德大学ARC空间植物英才中心正在为从事长期空间飞行任务的宇航员开发可持续的植物生产技术,如为期三年的火星之旅。 The University of Adelaide's ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space is developing sustainable plant production techniques for astronauts on long-duration space missions, like the three-year trip to Mars. 研究还有利于地球的农业,特别是在艰苦环境中。 The research could also benefit Earth's agriculture, particularly in tough environments. 中心主要关注鸭草等作物,这些作物生长迅速,营养丰富,优化其他植物,如生菜、西红柿和草莓,以适应受控制的环境。 The center is focusing on crops like duckweed, which grows rapidly and is highly nutritious, and optimizing other plants like lettuce, tomatoes, and strawberries for contained environments. 该项目由联邦政府提供的3 500万美元和额外支助供资,旨在吸引400名学生参加,并于2026年将植物材料送至月球。 Funded with $35 million from the federal government and additional support, the project aims to engage 400 students and send plant material to the Moon in 2026.