Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Evaluating Dryocosmus Kuriphilus-induced Damage on Castanea Sativa
Published on: August 30, 2018
[Studies on the effects of space flight on Carthamus tinctorius L]
1Institute of Medicinal Plants, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing.
Objective:
To substantiate the effects of space condition of medicinal plants.
Methods:
The seeds of Carthamus tinctorius were sent to space in retrievable satellites. After returning to earth, the seeds were stored at 0-4 degrees C, and cultured in the test field in the spring of next year. The peroxidases, soluble proteins and ultrastructure of leaves were studied in flowering stage.
Results:
The peroxidase activity of the flight group was lower than that of the earth controlled group, and the protein content of the flight group was higher than that of the earth controlled group. The main bands in electrophoresis patterns of peroxidases and proteins were alike, and some bands were different. Some changes could be observed in the ultrastructure of chloroplast between the flight group and the earth controlled group.
Conclusion:
Space environments have some effect on Carthamus tinctorius. The results of this experiment are consistent with those of the previous experiment.
More Related Videos
11:08Exploring the Effects of Spaceflight on Mouse Physiology using the Open Access NASA GeneLab Platform
Published on: January 13, 2019
09:02Building and Operating a Low-Cost Elevated Carbon Dioxide Growth Chamber to Evaluate Microgreen Physiology under Spaceflight-Relevant CO2 Levels
Published on: April 17, 2026
Related Concept Videos
The Scientific Method
Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss
Responses to Heat and Cold Stress
Responses to Salt Stress