Scientists built a floating farm that grew broccoli, lettuce and pak choi using seawater; all three had over 80% germination |
Scientists have developed a floating farm that uses sunlight to turn seawater into fresh irrigation water, allowing vegetables to grow without relying on conventional freshwater supplies. The experimental system, known as a double-layered vertical solar sea farm, produced enough clean water to support broccoli, lettuce and Pak Choi in outdoor trials. All three crops recorded…