Astronauts will deploy a series of 'growth chambers', each containing a sample of either thale cress, duckweed, or red and green Brassica rapa - also known as rapeseed or Wisconsin fast plant.

Thale cress, on the other hand ... and maintaining optimal growth conditions. These chambers will facilitate the observation and analysis of various plant processes, including photosynthesis ...

and the plant will continue to grow if the correct conditions are available. Mustard or cress seeds are a good choice for this investigation because they grow fast and their roots and stems are ...