Moon-rice: optimization of rice plant height for growth in extra-terrestrial evironments

The renewed momentum in space exploration initiatives requires the development of food production systems suited to the specific conditions of extraterrestrial facilities, where limited space necessitates the cultivation of small-sized plants. The intern will use the CRISPR-Cas9 genetic editing technique on rice plants to study the regulation of stem elongation, aiming to produce short-stature plants suitable for growth in space bases.

Start date: between November 2025 and February 2026 (to be agreed with the professor)

Estimated duration: to be agreed based on organization and time available for the work

Application deadline: December 2025

Activity location: Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Production, Landscape, Agroenergy, via Celoria 2