Editing Dill (section)

== Why is this crop useful for space? ==

Dill could be beneficial for space cultivation due to several reasons: - '''Air Purification''': As a plant, dill contributes to air purification by removing CO2 and producing O2, which is essential for maintaining a healthy atmosphere in closed environments like space stations. - '''Culinary and Medicinal Uses''': Dill’s leaves and seeds can be used to flavor food, potentially enhancing the palatability of space-grown crops. Its medicinal properties, such as aiding digestion and acting as an antimicrobial agent, could also be valuable in space missions where access to medical supplies might be limited<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/anethum-graveolens</ref><ref>https://dev.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/food/plants/apiaceae/anethum-graveolens.php</ref>. - '''Psychological Benefits''': The aroma of dill might provide psychological comfort and stress relief for astronauts, similar to how it has been used historically for soothing purposes<ref>https://washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/lifelong-learning/plants/apiaceae/anethum-graveolens.php</ref>.

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