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Scientists explore how to improve crop yields — on Mars

Scientists explore how to improve crop yields — on Mars
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How to improve crop yields — on Mars for future human colonies

How to improve crop yields — on Mars for future human colonies
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Intercropping viable for optimizing vegetable production on Mars

Intercropping viable for optimizing vegetable production on Mars
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Scientists explore how to improve crop yields

In a controlled greenhouse at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands, researchers have now identified a way that shows promise for improving crop yields in simulated Martian soil, with different crops grown together in a method called "intercropping" pioneered by ancient Maya farmers. In their experiments, the researchers grew cherry tomatoes, peas and carrots together in pots. Tomatoes grown in this manner produced about double the yield of tomatoes grown alone - or "monocropped" - in the same simulated Martian soil, with more and bigger fruit.

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Scientists explore how to improve crop yields – on Mars

By Will Dunham (Reuters) - For future human bases or colonies on Mars to be self-sustaining, a reliable source of home-grown food will be a must. It simply would be too costly and risky to rely upon rocket deliveries to meet the food needs of colon.

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