04172nam a2200673 a 450000100080000000500110000800800410001902400300006010000180009024501180010826001800022630000090040652021600041565000140257565000190258965000160260865000180262465000350264265300250267765300220270265300200272465300360274470000190278070000170279970000170281670000200283370000240285370000240287770000260290170000220292770000170294970000210296670000180298770000180300570000200302370000210304370000220306470000240308670000230311070000190313370000160315270000190316870000220318770000190320970000260322870000200325470000200327470000210329470000160331570000180333170000240334970000170337370000170339070000140340770000170342170000220343870000170346070000210347721723112025-02-04       2024    bl uuuu     u00u1 u    #d7 a10.52202/078357-00092DOI1 aFAVERO, A. P.  aAdvancing research, development, and innovation in space farming - a Brazilian experience.h[electronic resource]  aIn: INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL CONGRESS, 75., 2024, Milan. Responsible space for sustainability. [anais...]. Milão: Associazione Italiana di Aeronautica e Astronauticac2024  a9 p.  aThe Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) have signed a protocol of intentions under the Artemis Project to develop research, innovation, and technological solutions related to Space Farming. This initiative, known as "Space Farming Brazil," brings together nearly 45 researchers from 12 Brazilian research institutions and a U.S. university. The interdisciplinary team will focus on two key areas: space plant breeding and the development of self-sustaining agricultural production systems tailored to lunar conditions. The initial focus will be on two plant species—chickpeas and sweet potatoes—chosen for their nutritional value and ability to thrive in harsh environments. Both are high in protein and energy, and biofortified genetic variants rich in antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, may help mitigate the negative effects of space stressors, including ionizing radiation, on human health during long-term missions. A primary objectiveof the project's first phase is to enhance crop tolerance to the Moon’s extreme abiotic stresses, including ionizing radiation, limited liquid water availability, energy use efficiency, and nutrient scarcity. Additionally, the project aims to induce mutations in these plants under space conditions, seeking to create genetic material better suited not only for lunar agriculture but also for terrestrial challenges, such as global climate change. Establishing the first lunar bases will require significant adaptations to controlled environment agricultural systems currently used on Earth. This will involve advancements in energy generation and storage, biogenerative life support systems for space conditions, and materials engineering to improve efficiency in water and energy use. The program will also explore the use of microorganisms to enhance crop productivity in space and develop automated systems to reduce the workload of astronauts. All research under Space Farming Brazil will be conducted in accordance with international quality standards, ensuring that findings can support both space exploration and potential applications on Earth.  aChickpeas  aSweet potatoes  aBatata Doce  aGrão de Bico  aMelhoramento Genético Vegetal  aAgricultura vertical  aBiologia espacial  aProjeto Artemis  aSegurança alimentar no espaço1 aLIMA, C. E. P.1 aLOPES, M. A.1 aSOUZA, G. M.1 aFEDERICO, C. A.1 aRODRIGUES, P. H. V.1 aCASTRO, C. S. P. de1 aVENDRAME, L. P. de C.1 aPAZZIANOTO, M. T.1 aVENDRAME, W.1 aFERNANDES, P. C.1 aTECHIO, V. H.1 aTORRES, G. A.1 aBRAGA, E. J. B.1 aGARCIA, A. A. F.1 aREZENDE, J. F. D.1 aPURQUERIO, L. F. V.1 aSIQUEIRA, F. G. de1 aBOAS, P. R. V.1 aHUNGRIA, M.1 aCOLNAGO, L. A.1 aPEREIRA, G. da S.1 aSUINAGA, F. A.1 aNOGUEIRA, A. R. de A.1 aSILVA, A. R. da1 aVIGNA, B. B. Z.1 aGUEDES, I. M. R.1 aGALANTE, D.1 aRODRIGUES, F.1 aARAGAO, F. A. S. de1 aDINIZ, G. H.1 aSILVA, J. da1 aPILON, L.1 aBRAGA, M. B.1 aFONTENELLE, M. R.1 aNASSU, R. T.1 aTULMANN NETO, A.