Can Peat Amendment of Mars Regolith Simulant Allow Soybean Cultivation in Mars Bioregenerative Life Support Systems?
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DOI: 10.3390/plants12010064
Abstract: Higher plants will play a key role in human survival in Space, being able to regenerate resources and produce fresh food. However, the creation of a fertile substrate based on extra-terrestrial soils is still a… read more here.
Keywords: amendment mars; mars regolith; peat amendment; cultivation ... See more keywords
Mars Regolith Simulant Ameliorated by Compost as in situ Cultivation Substrate Improves Lettuce Growth and Nutritional Aspects
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DOI: 10.3390/plants9050628
Abstract: Heavy payloads in future shuttle journeys to Mars present limiting factors, making self-sustenance essential for future colonies. Therefore, in situ resources utilization (ISRU) is the path to successful and feasible space voyages. This research frames… read more here.
Keywords: ameliorated compost; regolith simulant; compost; simulant ameliorated ... See more keywords