Micro-Lada

Micro-Lada Kit

The reusable chambers come equipped with everything needed to conduct plant growth studies.

The Micro-Lada kit includes:

  • A reusable case
  • Vegetation tray
  • Soil substrate (almost identical to the substrate used in Lada, but with added fertilizer)
  • A packet of peas (the same peas that are grown on the ISS in Lada)
  • A grow light and reflector
  • Software for recording growth data
  • Set-up instructions

Instructional Videos

The Micro-Lada instructional videos were created to help better understand the Micro-Lada kit parts as well as assist in settting up your Micro-Lada growth chamber. The are provided in English and Russian and available to download in .avi (supported by Windows Media Player) and .mov (supported by QuickTime) formats. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

English

Russian

Set up AVI 3.5 MB Set up AVI 3.9 MB
Parts list AVI 2.3 MB Parts list AVI 2.3 MB
Set up MOV 3.5 MB Set up MOV 3.9 MB
Parts list MOV 2.3 MB Parts list MOV 2.3 MB

To obtain a Micro-Lada kit for your classroom, email Gayle Bowen at outreach@sdl.usu.edu