2022/11/15

Duckweed May Be Ideal Plant for Feeding Astronauts, Researcher Says

● 15/11/2022
“Duckweed doubles its weight in just two days, is harvested continually, and is high in protein, nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins. Only a few essential elements are missing that could make it a reliable base source for complete human nutrition.”
– Life sciences researcher Kim Johnsons, on how the Lemnoideae plant subfamily (aka duckweed) is stellar space food. Bonus: human urine is acceptable plant food for duckweed.
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