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

Holy Basil’s potential benefits for space cultivation include:

* '''Medicinal Properties''': Its anti-inflammatory, antistress, and immunomodulatory activities could provide health benefits for astronauts during long-duration space missions<ref>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23682780</ref>.
* '''Radioprotective Effects''': Studies have shown that Tulsi extracts can protect against radiation-induced DNA damage, which is a significant concern in space travel<ref>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23682780</ref>.
* '''Air Purification and Stress Relief''': The plant’s aromatic properties could help purify air and reduce stress in closed environments like spacecraft<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum</ref>.

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