Space Plants
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Sustainable Farming in Space
This chapter explores the unique challenges of providing light for plants in extraterrestrial environments, focusing on energy costs and innovative solutions like nuclear power and light collectors. It also discusses the dietary needs of future astronauts, considering alternative protein sources, including insects and fungi, while humorously referencing popular culture. The conversation further delves into growing plants on Mars, addressing soil toxicity, the practicality of using human waste as fertilizer, and the adaptability of crops in extreme conditions.
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