Chickpeas have successfully grown and been harvested in simulated moon dirt

undefined 10, 2026

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Scientists have successfully grown chickpeas in simulated lunar soil, bringing humans closer to farming on the Moon, according to a study in Scientific Reports. By adding arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and vermicompost, researchers improved plant growth and reproduction in regolith, which lacks nutrients, microbes, and water retention. The study used simulants mimicking Artemis IV landing sites, showing that fungi can survive and potentially create sustainable, “living” lunar soil for future space agriculture.

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