Scientists Successfully Grow Chickpeas in Simulated Lunar Soil

Scientists at Texas A&M University have successfully grown and harvested chickpeas using simulated lunar soil for the first time, demonstrating the potential for sustainable lunar agriculture.

10 Mar, 06:31 — 10 Mar, 06:31

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With lunar missions looming, scientists grow chickpeas in 'moon dirt'

Researchers at Texas A&M University demonstrate the potential for sustainable lunar agriculture by successfully cultivating chickpeas in soil mixtures containing up to 75% simulated moon regolith

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First report: mkd-mk · 9 Mar, 10:23|Full coverage: 2 · 20h|Window: 20h

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Научници засадиле семе од леблебија во месечев прав

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Scientists Successfully Grow Chickpeas in Simulated Lunar Soil

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With lunar missions looming, scientists grow chickpeas in 'moon dirt'

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Научници засадиле семе од леблебија во месечев прав

With lunar missions looming, scientists grow chickpeas in 'moon dirt'

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