US scientists have grown and harvested the first crop of chickpeas in simulated Moon soil. The experiment tested whether plants can survive in lunar regolith, a harsh powder lacking organic nutrients and containing heavy metals that can hinder plant growth
Chickpea plants grown in simulated moon soil
US scientists have successfully grown and harvested the first-ever crop of chickpeas in simulated “moon dirt”. Moon dirt, or lunar regolith, is a hostile host.
It is a rough powder devoid of the organic life that makes Earth’s soil fertile. It also hides heavy metals that can stunt growth or poison a harvest
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