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   Mike Combs to pete   
   Re: Artificial vs. natural illumination    
   18 Jul 06 09:29:47   
   
   XPost: sci.space.policy   
   From: mikecombs@nospam.com_chg_nospam_2_ti.retro.com   
      
   "pete"  wrote in message   
   news:e8hpg2$prg$1@nntp.itservices.ubc.ca...   
   >   
   > I would be concerned about using limited bandwidth for crops, because   
   > other things are going on besides photosynthesis. The UV in sunlight   
   > provides sterilization on the plant and ground surfaces, keeping down   
   > mould and bacterial colonies. Without this effect, you would need   
   > more chemicals (how much, and which?), with accompanying indeterminant   
   > biohazards...   
      
   Another interesting point.  And I daresay that keeping molds and bateria   
   from hitching a ride up from Earth would be a good deal more difficult than   
   keeping out boll weavels or locusts.   
      
      
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   Mike Combs   
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