Scientists have discovered a way to grow plants in complete darkness
USALocated in Riverside University of California Scientists have discovered a way for plants to grow in complete darkness. For this they are from artificial photosynthesis used. According to scientists food The production of products in this way is also in the future Mars will also be available on the planet. Photosynthesis juice, CO2 gas and Sunlight the energy we feed food has undergone millions of years of evolution to turn them into products. According to scientists, this natural process is not very effective. So not only the sun’s rays 1%is taken by plants. Now, American researchers are bypassing natural photosynthesis in a completely dark environment food discovered the method of production of products.
This was made possible by artificial photosynthesis. Scientists have used a two-step process to convert CO2 gas into electricity and water into acetate, the main component of vinegar. As a result, the plants were able to grow in complete darkness by taking acetate. According to scientists, this method of food production through the generation of electricity with the help of solar panels is 18 times more efficient than the natural process. “We wanted to create a food production process that could circumvent the restrictions imposed by natural photosynthesis,” said Riverside, a University of California. Robert Jinkerson noted.
According to scientists, tomatoes, rice and green peas can be grown in complete darkness through artificial photosynthesis. Experts also note that artificial photosynthesis creates ample opportunities for growing food in environments that have lost their fertility due to climate change. With this method, food is produced in an urban environment and even after a certain period of time the village It can be grown in places that will lose the necessary conditions for the farm. Scientists believe that in the future On the moon and astronauts who will permanently settle on Mars will also be able to obtain food using this method.