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The experiment is tentatively scheduled August/September. |
Experiment Specifications
| Azuki Bean Variety | Erimoshouzu |
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| Material for planting seed | Rock wool |
| Container | Plastic (21 cm wide x 15 cm tall x 4 cm deep)
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* Time scheduled: Summer 2013 (scheduled)
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* Azuki bean variety: Erimoshouzu
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** Container: Plastic
Size: 21 cm wide, 15 cm tall, 4 cm deep
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* Material for planting seed: Rock wool
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Experimental procedure in space:
1) 18 Azuki bean seeds will be planted into rock wool and sent to space in a dehydrated condition.
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2) A syringe will be used to water the seeds and they will be cultivated inside an opaque plastic bag aboard "Hope".
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3) After 7 days (scheduled), the sprouts (developing Azuki plant) will be taken out and filmed with a video camera to transmit the images to earth.??
4) The sprouts will be taken out and their stems bent or pulled to determine their suppleness.
From this home page,
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Contents Note: Contents/methodology of the experiment may be partially changed at JAXA's discretion.