Science

Scientists are going to grow on the moon "extreme" plants

A group of Australian scientists have unveiled their plan to colonize the moon. In 2025, Beresheet 2 will be launched, which will deliver plants to the Earth's satellite. These seedlings will be planted under an airtight dome at Moon Bud. Plants are the first step in life on planets and moons because they can produce oxygen and shape the atmosphere. The plants will also be used for food and medicine.

What will be planted?

Scientists believe that the first plant to be planted will be the Australian "resurrection grass" (Tripogon loliiformis). It is drought tolerant and can shed its own cells to survive extreme situations. Biologists are still considering other "green" candidates who will be the first to land on the moon. The main selection criterion is the ability to live long without water and good stress resistance. The project is run by a private company, Lunaria One, which involves scientists from Australia and Israel.

168.am