The XVI edition of the Com&Te Award, a literary review in Cava de' Tirreni, will begin on Friday, March 28 at 18:XNUMX p.m. at the Holiday Inn. The event will begin with the presentation of the essay “Planting potatoes on Mars. The long journey of agriculture” by Stefania De Pascale, published by Aboca.
Challenges of space farming
Plants, essential to terrestrial ecology, play a crucial role in the water cycle and nitrogen fixation. These organisms could assume a key role in the creation of a bioregenerative system, essential to support human life in long-term space missions. Space agriculture, therefore, emerges as a solution to colonize extraterrestrial environments.
The contribution of Stefania De Pascale
Stefania De Pascale, an international expert and professor at the University “Federico II” of Naples, has dedicated her career to the study of plants useful for space exploration. In her essay, she addresses the challenges that space agriculture poses from a biological and technological point of view, underlining the importance of sustainable practices. The comparison and debate on the themes of the essay will see the participation of Dr. Emilia Di Mauro and the lawyer Marco Salerno. For further details on the event, you can visit the website www.premiocomete.it. Access is free.
Article published on March 26, 2025 - 11pm
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The article talks about a very interesting and innovative topic, but I am not sure if space farming is really feasible. The challenges seem enormous and more research is needed to understand how it works.
I agree with you, Graziano. The ideas presented are fascinating, but I wonder if current technology can really support agriculture in such extreme conditions as Mars.
It is true that plants are important for ecology, but I have doubts about how we can replicate a terrestrial ecosystem in space. There are many aspects to consider before proceeding.