To set up our experiment, first, we prepare the sealed growth containers with a nutrient-rich agar medium on which we'll place our Arabidopsis thaliana seeds. Next, once the seeds are carefully positioned and secured, we move the containers into a specifically designated plant growth chamber. Here, we have adjustable LED light panels that provide the necessary spectrum and intensity of light required for the seedlings to grow. Over time, we'll be taking photographs and measurements to document any morphological changes, as well as possible differences in the speed of growth, and any other observable characteristics. The experiment's progress will be logged and monitored daily, allowing us to compare these results to a control group on Earth, to better understand the effects of microgravity on these seedlings.
The experiment is designed to observe the effects of microgravity on the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings, using nutrient-rich agar medium and adjustable LED light panels.
Imagine you are an astronaut on the International Space Station, and you're responsible for conducting experiments on plant growth under microgravity conditions. Describe the process you follow to set up and monitor an experiment.