Non-destructive real-time analysis of plant metabolite accumulation in radish microgreens under different LED light recipes
Marco Garegnani,
Carla Sandri,
Claudia Pacelli
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionThe future of human space missions relies on the ability to provide adequate food resources for astronauts and also to reduce stress due to the environment (microgravity and cosmic radiation). In this context, microgreens have been proposed for the astronaut diet because of their fast-growing time and their high levels of bioactive compounds and nutrients (vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, etc.), which are even higher than mature plants, and are usually consumed as ready-to-eat vegetables.MethodsOu… Show more
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