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Moonflowers Grow On Lunar Surface With Bacterial Boost

The first lunar colonists will grow their own vegetables directly in the soil of the moon, while Earthbound romantics will order moonroses for their sweethearts. Researchers now claim that instead of carting tons of Earth soil to the moon for agriculture, moonfarms will use the dirt, rock and dust already present. The secret to growing plants on the seemingly infertile lunar surface? Just add bacteria. More »

8:00 AM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Ed Grabianowski
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