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Heritable and stable DNA mutations in Arabidopsis under microgravity
Heritable and stable DNA changes (mutations) in Arabidopsis and other plants resulting from space exposure, leading to genetically diverse strains. Space-mutation breeding results in plant varieties with improved properties such as high yield and resistance.
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Significant impact of the space environment on genetic, epigenetic, and physiological traits of plants