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ISRO's Crops Experiment
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Recently in the news, ISRO’s “Crops Experiment” refers to which of the following?
(a) Cultivating plants in space using seeds transported from Earth
(b) Developing a habitable environment for various Earth-based microorganisms
(c) Growing plants from seeds entirely in space under microgravity conditions
(d) Transporting fully grown plants from Earth and nurturing them in space
Explanation
The CROPS (Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies) experiment, developed by ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), is India's pioneering biological mission aimed at understanding plant growth in space. Launched aboard the PSLV-C60 mission in December 2024, this experiment successfully demonstrated the germination and initial growth of cowpea seeds under microgravity conditions.
Objective: To study the germination and early growth stages of plants in a microgravity environment, which is crucial for future long-duration space missions. Method:Eight cowpea seeds were placed in a controlled, airtight module equipped with sensors to monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and gas concentrations. Other Incorrect Options: Option (a):While the seeds were sent from Earth, the experiment specifically focused on observing their germination and growth in space, not just planting them.
Option (b): The CROPS experiment was centered on plant biology, not on creating habitats for microorganisms.
Option (d): The experiment involved growing plants from seeds in space, not transporting and nurturing fully grown plants.
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