garden aboard the International Space Station allows space scientists to research the growth of plants in space. This research is important because astronauts will need to grow their own food to survive long space journeys. What challenges would you expect scientists to face when growing plants in space? What challenges will the astronauts have with meeting their own energy needs?

Scientists are also evaluating plants for gene mutations that would help them grow better in space environments. What traits could a plant have that would help it grow better in space?