Egusi Goes to Space as Nigerian Melon Seeds Join Global Research Mission

Egusi goes to space as Nigerian melon seeds join global research mission

Staple Nigerian food melon seeds, popularly known as Egusi, have achieved a major milestone by heading to space as part of a global research mission focused on crop adaptability. The historic initiative was led by Temidayo Oniosun, founder of Space in Africa, in collaboration with The Karman Project and Jaguar Space LLC. Oniosun announced on Thursday that the mission aims to study how egusi responds to microgravity and explore its potential role…

Nigeria’s egusi seeds sent to space for historic study on adaptation

Melon seeds, popularly known as ‘egusi’ in Nigeria, have recorded a historic feat— making a trip to space as part of a global research mission on adaptability.   The initiative was bred by Temidayo Oniosun, founder and managing director of Space in Africa, in collaboration with The Karman Project and Jaguar Space LLC.   In a post on Thursday, Oniosun said the mission will study how egusi behaves in microgravity and what role it can play in the f…

Nigeria’s Egusi Seeds Sent To Space For Historic Study On Adaptation - Thepodiummedia

Melon seeds, popularly known as ‘egusi’ among Yoruba-speaking people in Nigeria, have recorded a historic feat— making a trip to space as part of a global research mission on adaptability. The initiative was bred by Temidayo Oniosun, founder and managing director of Space in Africa, in collaboration with The Karman Project and Jaguar Space LLC. In a post on Thursday, Oniosun said the mission will study how egusi behaves in microgravity and what …

Space-bound Egusi: Nigeria’s daring leap into cosmic agriculture - Prime Progress NG

Temidayo Oniosun stood still that morning, eyes fixated on a live feed from Cape Canaveral. The countdown echoed: “Three… two… one, liftoff.” Just like that, a rocket zipped into the sky, carrying a piece of Nigeria beyond Earth. Onboard the NASA Crew-11 resupply mission were Egusi seeds—native seeds sourced from Oyo State but now headed for space on a groundbreaking mission. For Oniosun, a graduate of the Federal University of Technology in Aku…