China
June 9, 2009
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Space
induced eggplant (left) and normal eggplant (right) |
Source:
Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Gansu Space-Breeding
Engineering Center conducted first generation select breeding of
87 vegetables which were "space induced" in the Shenzhou-7
satellite.
Positive effects were observed in some mutations, according to
the scientists of the center.
Select breeding and hybrid breeding will be conducted over 2
years, involving 4 generations. "Space vegetables" are expected
to enter the market in 2012.
Currently the vegetable seeds are grown in greenhouses in the
Gansu Space-Breeding Engineering Center, which is located in
Tianshui, Gansu province. |
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