The Key To Colonizing The Moon! The Plan For Growing Food There

After sending over 650 humans into space across more than fifty years and under various conditions, we've observed a consistent pattern essential for sustaining human life and functionality, even during our most extended and arduous missions. One of the key findings is the necessity for regular meals multiple times a day. You might wonder, 'How do we manage this during prolonged stays on the moon?' It poses a significant challenge, considering the exorbitant costs associated with transporting food from Earth, including rocket launches and sustaining provisions for extended periods. However, cultivating food onsite could significantly prolong human survival in even the most challenging environments. A new study reveals that growing chickpeas on the Moon might be possible. Join me in this video to explore how we might accomplish this remarkable feat.
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Motivations
In the pursuit of understanding how astronauts could sustainably inhabit the Moon, ongoing studies and research delve into various aspects, including the vital consideration of food production.
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Growing Chickpeas on the Moon
In order to understand that, we need to talk a bit more about this thing called regolith. Imagine it like the moon's version of soil, but it's not exactly like the dirt you might find in your backyard.
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Fungi
The idea in the paper isn't totally new; it's actually based on things we already do on Earth. But what's cool is that they're trying it for the first time on the Moon! They're using methods we use to make poor soil better for growing stuff. One of the tricks they're trying involves using compost worms and something called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF).
Worms

So this is the role fungi have. So, what about worms? What makes them so important?
Worms were called "the intestines of the world" by Aristotle, and they play a crucial role in soil fertility and plant growth. t was actually carried out, shall we? 
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Experiment and Results
The research team planted chickpea seeds selected for their compact size and ability to withstand stress. Chickpeas are an excellent protein source that requires less water and nitrogen compared to other crops.

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DISCUSSIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA

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Credits: Ron Miller, Mark A. Garlick / MarkGarlick.com ,Elon Musk/SpaceX/ Flickr
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00:00 Intro
1:08 Motivations
2:38 Why is it a big deal?
5:14 Fungi
6:42 Worms
8:46 Experiment and Results
10:36 Outro

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