Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Lettuce Grown in Different Mixtures of Monogastric-Based Manure With Lunar and Martian Soils

Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Lettuce Grown in Different Mixtures of Monogastric-Based Manure With Lunar and Martian Soils

The supplementation of bioactive compounds in astronaut’s diets is undeniable, especially in the extreme and inhospitable habitat of future space settlements. This study aims to enhance the Martian and Lunar regolith fertility (testing two commercial simulants) through the provision of organic matte...

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Main Authors: Luigi G. Duri, Antonio Pannico, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Antonio G. Caporale, Paola Adamo, Giulia Graziani, Alberto Ritieni, Stefania De Pascale, Youssef Rouphael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
in situ resource utilization (ISRU)
space farming
mars and lunar simulants
organic amendment
antioxidant activity
carotenoids
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.890786/full

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