Life support for plants

Researchers apply oxygen to improve crop production

Katy Moore
Oct 22, 2020
Oct 22, 2020 Updated Feb 10, 2021

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Nanobubbles — Researchers at Moleaer Inc. have found a way to stimulate root growth and plant development using nanobubbles of oxygen in irrigation water — an application now being tested for use in crop production in space, through a project funded by NASA.
Submitted photo by Moleaer Inc.

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Katy Moore can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.