China grows grapes on the universe to make good wines

Red vines are placed in Thien Cung 2 space station to be exposed to cosmic radiation to find the best gene mutation for good wine.

Chinese scientists hope cosmic radiation will boost gene mutations in grapes , making them better adapted to the harsh weather in some growing wine regions in China, according to DecanterChina.com. .

Thien Cung 2 launches into the universe on September 15 from the Gobi desert.(Photo: AFP).

The grapes brought on Thien Cung 2 Space Station departed last week including the varieties of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and pinot noir , selected from the nursery near Helan Mountain in Ninh Ha, the area known as the "Bordeaux region." of China".

Researchers believe that exposure to cosmic radiation can create mutations that help endure cold, dry conditions and vines in vines. After being brought back to Earth, these vines will undergo many tests, compared with other vines to find the most suitable mutation.

The economy developed rapidly, making China one of the world's leading wine producers. China consumes the most red wine in the world, and has more vineyards than France. Wine production facilities sprout across the country from the cold Liaoning province in the northeast to Xinjiang desert burning sun.

These vines will undergo many tests, compared with other vines to find the most suitable mutation.

In addition to research on grapes, Chinese astronauts will use Thien Cung 2 to conduct experiments related to equipment repair in orbit, atomic clocks and solar storms.