Banana Peel Decomposition in Microgravity: A UB-Student Spaceflight Experimental Project Mission 12
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Authors
Mizutani, Daniel
Chemeda, Beakal
Daley, Jaleel
Catalan, Andy
Issue Date
2018-03-23
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
Decomposition , Microgravity
Alternative Title
Abstract
In this experiment, the decomposition speed of a banana peel in microgravity versus the decomposition speed of a banana peel on earth will be determined. The banana peel may decompose slowly while it is exposed to microgravity but if it does, then compost can be, better supply of nutrients to the plant, stabilization of soil pH and possibly suppressing soil-borne plant pathogens. created as a result of decomposed organic matter. If a banana peel can decompose in the ISS, the astronauts can use the compost to grow better plants than before. The many benefits of compost are (but not limited to) better soil structure for holding roots, improved water holding capacity.