Bradford, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/25/2015 -- An ancient Australian plant could hold the secret for growing plants in space. The plant in question, Nicotiana Benthamiana has survived in the wild for nearly 750,000 years in all weathers, including serious drought conditions. The formula of the plant means it has the ability to germinate and grow quickly, flower and seed even after a little amount of rainfall. These properties – especially the ability of utilising oly small amounts of resources– have parallels with hydroponic growth systems. Hydroponics uses small amounts of water and no soil to deliver maximum nutritional benefit to plants.

The plant itself has adapted for survival and it's this biological make-up that is what makes it appealing for growth in space. It is expected to be especially compatible with hydroponics systems. With sterile conditions provided, plants that could grow like this could be grown in space and provide food for astronauts.

Bradford Hydroponics are specialists in providing equipment for growing plants in sterile conditions. They have worked for many years, growing plants without soil through hydroponics systems. As experts in the field, they are enthused about the growth opportunities offered by plants such as the Australian variety.

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A spokesperson for the company was keen to comment on the news and said: "Finding new ways to grow plants in space is amazing. Technology is making more and more advances, already improving food production and growth in the UK. The fact that a plant has been found which can extend the improvements to space is incredible, and that this is through hydroponics, even better."

For more information on the kinds of equipment Bradford Hydroponics provide you can visit their site directly at http://www.bradfordhydroponics.co.uk/

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