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Can plants grow on Mars and the moon: a growth experiment on Mars and moon soil simulants.
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The group shows strong agreement with the experiment's findings, as seen in comments praising the progress of plant growth on Mars simulants, and they are highly interested in the topic, demonstrated by sharing specific articles, data, and potential applications such as greenhouse cultivation. The tone is generally positive and inquisitive, with some users expressing curiosity about long-term viability and comparison between different types of soil simulants, reflecting their investment in understanding the implications for space farming.
Most discussions recognize the positive results of the growth experiment, indicating consensus that plants show promising growth on simulants, especially Mars soil.
The conversations demonstrate a high level of curiosity and engagement with the topic, referencing detailed findings and potential implications for space agriculture.
Participants actively discuss methodologies, challenge assumptions, and share articles, reflecting deep involvement in the subject matter.
While the topic is inspiring and relevant to future space missions, the discussions mostly highlight scientific interest rather than immediate practical impacts, resulting in a moderate impact score.
Abstract in brief
- Plants can germinate and grow in Mars and Moon soil simulants for at least 50 days without added nutrients, indicating potential for space agriculture.
- Growth was generally better in Mars regolith simulant compared to Moon simulant, with some plants flowering and producing seeds.
- While promising, further research is needed to understand the water retention and physical properties of these simulants to determine if they truly represent actual Martian and lunar soils for long-term cultivation.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyOur first article about the growth of #plant species on #Mars and #Moon soil simulants in @PLOSONE now reached over 100.000 views and open access
7/ After some preparation Mars regolith can be used to grow food on Mars in a sufficient number of greenhouses along with composted waste. Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants https://t.co/g6rWz9onjU
@peterrhague @dpfrank07 Not really much of a problem. Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants - Wamelink et al - 2014 https://t.co/g6rWz9onjU
#PLOSONE: Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants https://t.co/RC8w5U7U2D our first aricle has gone through the 75.000 vieuws, amazing! @WURenvironment @WUR
Congratulations @wamelink_wieger! 75,000 views for 'Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants' https://t.co/IU3v8CGD3i
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If we would have asked this researcher to redo his study with Mars air composition he would be freaking lost https://t.co/D3Nwc5oVdn
RT @DanaEn803: @deltaIV9250 3/ "Growth and flowering on Mars regolith simulant was much better than on moon regolith simulant and even slig…
@deltaIV9250 3/ "Growth and flowering on Mars regolith simulant was much better than on moon regolith simulant and even slightly better than on our control nutrient poor river soil." Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: https://t.co/g6rWz9oV9s
7/ After some preparation Mars regolith can be used to grow food on Mars in a sufficient number of greenhouses along with composted waste. Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants https://t.co/g6rWz9onjU
@peterrhague @dpfrank07 Not really much of a problem. Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants - Wamelink et al - 2014 https://t.co/g6rWz9onjU
RT @wamelink_wieger: Our first article about the growth of #plant species on #Mars and #Moon soil simulants in @PLOSONE now reached over 10…
RT @wamelink_wieger: Our first article about the growth of #plant species on #Mars and #Moon soil simulants in @PLOSONE now reached over 10…
Our first article about the growth of #plant species on #Mars and #Moon soil simulants in @PLOSONE now reached over 100.000 views and open access
@HoreShambo @OrbitalGardens @WUR @WURplant @WURenvironment A start could be our articles, https://t.co/Ew2IFghATC https://t.co/XUqEf97Sfx or https://t.co/o23JM6WYnH all open acces
@NovaFrankly also just read this. there have been several papers which show you can grow vegetables on mars soil https://t.co/CtHBsVeFrw
@ianbremmer Unless you really like vegetables. Just kidding. But here’s a scientific study on the vegetables which are most likely to grow best on Mars. https://t.co/AEtLHI3dbq
RT @NaturePlants: Yes! Congratulations Perseverance. Now the question is: can we grow plants on Mars? https://t.co/W7UBPWuv9M https://t.c…
RT @NaturePlants: Yes! Congratulations Perseverance. Now the question is: can we grow plants on Mars? https://t.co/W7UBPWuv9M https://t.c…
RT @NaturePlants: Yes! Congratulations Perseverance. Now the question is: can we grow plants on Mars? https://t.co/W7UBPWuv9M https://t.c…
Yes! Congratulations Perseverance. Now the question is: can we grow plants on Mars? https://t.co/W7UBPWuv9M https://t.co/vxrGL0TRC9 https://t.co/VjWnACEkgy
RT @Tom_Ruen: I've been intrigued by idea that plant seeds may not germinate on Mars because something ubiquitous on Earth isn't on Mars.…
I've been intrigued by idea that plant seeds may not germinate on Mars because something ubiquitous on Earth isn't on Mars. Maybe only one way to find out! https://t.co/YhztvtDciI Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants
@t_minotaur @physicsJ @NASA 2/ Nothing's been grown in lunar soil yet, but they've created artificial lunar soil on Earth and grown tomatoes, wheat, and cress (more info here: https://t.co/nwMBZMQ7uJ)
@JonathonH18 @WURenvironment @WURplant @WUR @MWgardendesign Two articles are published https://t.co/g2ZL07SPYO and https://t.co/4M7JJHRlTc more to follow, I am way behind in publishing
@FuckerTrader @givetrumpareal1 @elonmusk https://t.co/1FrC7cFBCo
@BonaireVolt @Stealthwater @osoverflow @Nobody_Really7 @Insertnameplea @elonmusk @vicentes @neiltyson Also has been studied extensively. https://t.co/Ac4Ean959x Take my advice, look into stuff
Congratulations @wamelink_wieger! 75,000 views for 'Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants' https://t.co/IU3v8CGD3i
#PLOSONE: Can Plants Grow on Mars and the Moon: A Growth Experiment on Mars and Moon Soil Simulants https://t.co/RC8w5U7U2D our first aricle has gone through the 75.000 vieuws, amazing! @WURenvironment @WUR
@nickschurch Apparently it can. Though Martian soil is better. https://t.co/PjNIMqql4X
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