Russian scientists plan to grow crops at a lunar base
Plans for the future lunar base include the production of wheat, tomatoes, bell peppers, and greens, which will require the development of special varieties.
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
Russian researchers are exploring the possibility of creating agrotechnical complexes at a prospective lunar base. The list of crops planned for cultivation in space conditions includes wheat, tomatoes, bell peppers, and various greens.
As reported by Margarita Levinskikh, Scientific Secretary of the Institute of Biomedical Problems (IBMP) of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Doctor of Biological Sciences, the implementation of this project will require the breeding of special plant varieties adapted to the specific conditions of a lunar base.
Lev Zeleny, Scientific Director of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who oversees the Russian lunar program, previously described the Moon as Earth's "seventh continent," emphasizing its significance from both scientific and practical points of view. According to him, the process of exploring the satellite has already entered an active phase, particularly due to the activities of private companies from the USA.
Source: lenta.ru
