Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
Space crop production is mission-critical for the safety of astronauts and mission success. Regolith-based agriculture could be a cost-effective method to improve food security and waste recycling. The dusty regolith on the Moon or Mars presents compaction challenges to roots via limited water holding capacity (WHC) and aeration. On Earth substrate-spacers are utilized to improve root-zone moisture and oxygenation. Peanut (Arachishypogaea) produces protein rich edible biomass as well as lignocellulose (plant fiber) rich in edible biomass.
Advisor
Andrew Palmer
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Recommended Citation
Causey, Trenton and Palmer, Andrew G., "P.E.A.N.U.T.S.:Promoting Extraterrestrial Agriculture through Novel Utilization Techniques for Sustainability" (2025). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 49.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/49