Space Food Lesson
Step 9: Results Key Points
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- There were no differences in nutrient content between lettuce grown in space and on Earth.
- All samples were negative for E. coli and Salmonella.
- There were more bacteria and fungi on lettuce grown in space than grown on Earth.
- There was a higher diversity of bacteria and fungi on the roots of the lettuce than on the lettuce leaves, regardless of where they were grown.