Exploring the viability of PGPBs in Martian regolith agriculture

Authors

• Nathan Kawalski, Florida Institute of Technology
• McKenna Taylor, Florida Institute of Technology
• Andew Palmer, Florida Institute of Technology
• John Z. Kiss, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

Background:

Humanity's first Martian settlement will need a readily available and replenishable food source. However, Martian regolith has no microbiome, little nitrogen, becomes compacted when watered, and has many toxic compounds such as perchlorates.

Publication Date

4-24-2026

Recommended Citation

Kawalski, Nathan; Taylor, McKenna; Palmer, Andew; and Kiss, John Z., "Exploring the viability of PGPBs in Martian regolith agriculture" (2026). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 72.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/72