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Controlled environment crop production - Hydroponic vs. lunar regolithThe potential of controlled environment crop production in a lunar colony is discussed. Findings on the effects of optimal root-zone and aerial environments derived as part of the NASA CELSS project at Utah State are presented. The concept of growing wheat in optimal environment is discussed. It is suggested that genetic engineering might produce the ideal wheat cultivar for CELSS (about 100 mm in height with fewer leaves). The Utah State University hydroponic system is outlined and diagrams of the system and plant container construction are provided. Ratio of plant mass to solution mass, minimum root-zone volume, maintenance, and pH control are discussed. A comparison of liquid hydrophonic systems and lunar regoliths as substrates for plant growth is provided. The physiological processes that are affected by the root-zone environment are discussed including carbon partitioning, nutrient availability, nutrient absorption zones, root-zone oxygen, plant water potential, root-produced hormones, and rhizosphere pH control.
Document ID
19910030111
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Bugbee, Bruce G.
(Utah State Univ. Logan, UT, United States)
Salisbury, Frank B.
(Utah State University Logan, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
91A14734
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCC2-139
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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