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An evaluation of microorganisms for unconventional food regeneration schemes in CELSS - Research recommendationsThe benefits and deficiencies of various candidates for a controlled ecological life support system (CELSS) for manned spacecraft missions of at least 3-14 yr are discussed. Conventional plants are considered unacceptable due to their inefficient production of foodstuffs and overproduction of stems and leafy matter. The alternate concepts are algae and/or bacteria or chemical synthesis of food. Microorganisms are considered the most promising because of their direct use of CO2 and possible utilization of waste streams. Yeasts are cited as the most viable candidates, since a large data base and experience already exists in the commercial food industry. The addition of hydrogen bactria and solar-grown algae is recommended, together with genetic manipulation experiments to tailor the microorganisms to production of foodstuffs closer to the 70 percent carbohydrate, 20 percent protein, and 10 percent lipid optimal food currently accepted. The yeast strain, Hansenula polymorpha, has been successfully grown in methanol and encouraged to produce a 55 percent carbohydrate content.
Document ID
19830049722
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stokes, B. O.
(Stokes Biochemical Co. Logan, UT, United States)
Petersen, G. R.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1982
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 820852
Accession Number
83A30940
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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