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Scientists grow chickpeas in simulated moon soil for future lunar farms

The experiment used Myles chickpeas planted in a mixture of moon-like soil and nutrient-rich vermicompost, with seeds coated in beneficial fungi to enhance nutrient uptake and reduce heavy metal absorption

6 Mar 2026 10:41 pm