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ISRO achieved a groundbreaking milestone in space agriculture by germinating black-eyed pea (lobia) seeds aboard its Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS). This experiment demonstrates the potential for growing sustainable food sources in space, crucial for long-duration missions. By simulating Earth-like conditions, ISRO's initiative addresses challenges like microgravity, radiation, and limited sunlight, paving the way for self-sustaining food systems for astronauts on extended space explorations.