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Strawberry Seeds From Tampa Bay Headed to Space in Groundbreaking UF Experiment

ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 28 – UF researchers sent thousands of seeds to the ISS to study spaceflight-induced genetic changes that could help develop crops resilient to drought and extreme heat, officials said.

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On Thursday, researchers from the University of Florida will send thousands of plant seeds, including strawberries grown in Tampa Bay, to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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Seeds, including orchids and strawberries from Florida, will be sent Thursday to the International Space Station (ISS) by the University of Florida (UF) to analyze the genetic impact of space flights and strengthen plant resistance to extreme conditions on Earth. Florida Seeds will travel to space to study their resistance to climate change was first published in Digital Process.

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The Free Press (Tampa) broke the news in Tampa, United States on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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