Scientists explore how to improve crop yields - on Mars

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Period1 May 2024

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  • TitleScientists explore how to improve crop yields - on Mars
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletReuters
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date1/05/24
    DescriptionFor future human bases or colonies on Mars to be self-sustaining, a reliable source of home-grown food will be a must. It simply would be too costly and risky to rely upon rocket deliveries to meet the food needs of colonists. With this in mind, scientists are exploring ways to optimize space farming.
    Producer/AuthorReuters / Will Dunham
    URLhttps://www.reuters.com/technology/space/scientists-explore-how-improve-crop-yields-mars-2024-05-01/
    PersonsWieger Wamelink