Mission to Mars

• Grow wheat with less water: with less rain and more drought, the usage of water is under pressure. With our hermetically closed system and vertical agriculture, we believe we’ll be able to grow wheat with only a fraction of the water usually required. This technology could also be used in densely populated areas of Earth where farmland is not always available or in regions with extreme temperatures.
• Lower the use of nitrogen and fertilizers: today, farmers apply nutrients on their fields in the form of fertilizers, which provide crops with the nitrogen and phosphorus they need. However, when nitrogen and phosphorus are not fully utilized by the growing plants, they can be lost from the fields and negatively impact air and water quality. We believe we can be 10 times more efficient and lower the use of nitrogen and other fertilizers.
• Faster harvest times and higher yield: in the SpaceBakery we will be able to investigate and optimize the growing conditions of plants. This could lead to a faster harvest, higher yield and a more qualitative crop with more efficient use of nutrients and no losses due to insects or plant pathogens.
• Test new emerging crops: to make bread more nutritious and diversified, we will investigate the possibilities of new, emerging crops. More knowledge about these plants, which can grow in extreme conditions, could help improve breads made of local crops in Africa and other regions.

At Puratos, we truly believe that successful collaborations can fuel the growth of “Mission to Mars” Program and bring extraordinary benefits to Earth. Join us in advancing research into future food systems.