Aquatic modules for bioregenerative life support systems based on the C.E.B.A.S. biotechnology

Bluem, V.; Paris, Frank

doi:10.1016/s0094-5765(01)00025-x

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“…). Key organisms in BLSS include microorganisms, algae and higher plants whose metabolic pathways are interrelated through integrated, compartmentalised bioreactors (Bluem & Paris ; Lasseur et al . ).…”

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Microgravity effects on different stages of higher plant life cycle and completion of the seed‐to‐seed cycle

et al. 2013

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Human inhabitation of Space requires the efficient realisation of crop cultivation in bioregenerative life-support systems (BLSS). It is well known that plants can grow under Space conditions; however, perturbations of many biological phenomena have been highlighted due to the effect of altered gravity and its possible interactions with other factors. The mechanisms priming plant responses to Space factors, as well as the consequences of such alterations on crop productivity, have not been completely elucidated. These perturbations can occur at different stages of plant life and are potentially responsible for failure of the completion of the seed-to-seed cycle. After brief consideration of the main constraints found in the most recent experiments aiming to produce seeds in Space, we focus on two developmental phases in which the plant life cycle can be interrupted more easily than in others also on Earth. The first regards seedling development and establishment; we discuss reasons for slow development at the seedling stage that often occurs under microgravity conditions and can reduce successful establishment. The second stage comprises gametogenesis and pollination; we focus on male gamete formation, also identifying potential constraints to subsequent fertilisation. We finally highlight how similar alterations at cytological level can not only be common to different processes occurring at different life stages, but can be primed by different stress factors; such alterations can be interpreted within the model of 'stress-induced morphogenic response' (SIMR). We conclude by suggesting that a systematic analysis of all growth and reproductive phases during the plant life cycle is needed to optimise resource use in plant-based BLSS.

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Microgravity effects on different stages of higher plant life cycle and completion of the seed‐to‐seed cycle

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“…In order to establish good CELSS which can operate in rational, precise, effective and easily controlled procedure, it is necessary to choose adapted species of organisms to establish highly efficient bioreactor that can realize the main functions of CELSS (supplying oxygen, water and food, carbon dioxide removing, and also making daily life waste reusable). Aquatic organisms were regarded as suitable candidates par excellence in the establishment of CELSS because of their high adaptation to the weightless condition that approximate to their wild condition in water [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Establishment of CELSS by algae reactor was recommended by many researches because of algae's valuable characteristics like high photosynthesis rate, high protein content, fast growth and simple culture condition needed [7,8].…”

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Population growth and physiological characteristics of microalgae in a miniaturized bioreactor during space flight

Wang

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et al. 2006

Acta Astronautica

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“…However, huge weight, enormousness of the system, plant's long life cycle and special light requirement limited the application of this system in space exploration. From previous researches we assume that aquatic organisms, such as microalgae, is a highly promising way to resolve these problems [2,[8][9][10][11][12] because of their high content of protein and vitamin, shortest generation time (18:9 h), high oxygen production (33 mol=m 3 day) and relative easiness to grow and resistance to changes in environmental conditions. Another promising feature of this system is that it can be integrated into "intensive aquaculture" which can produce large amounts of animal protein in a minimal volume.…”

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Real-time studies on microalgae under microgravity

Wang

et al. 2004

Acta Astronautica

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Aquatic modules for bioregenerative life support systems based on the C.E.B.A.S. biotechnology

Cited by 26 publications

References 9 publications

Microgravity effects on different stages of higher plant life cycle and completion of the seed‐to‐seed cycle

Microgravity effects on different stages of higher plant life cycle and completion of the seed‐to‐seed cycle

Population growth and physiological characteristics of microalgae in a miniaturized bioreactor during space flight

Real-time studies on microalgae under microgravity

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