Scientists grow chickpeas in 'Moon dirt'

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Rojgar4u Team March 09, 2026
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Scientists grow chickpeas in 'Moon dirt'
Scientists have grown chickpeas in dirt made mostly of simulated lunar soil, a step towards producing food for astronauts on future long-term moon missions. Researchers at Texas A&M University grew harvestable chickpeas containing up to 75% lunar simulant. The study suggested crops could potentially be cultivated on the Moon to support long-term bases there.
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