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[–] fusir 0 points (+0|-0)

What public good does this serve?

[–] smallpond 0 points (+0|-0)

Maybe you're an optimist - I can think of a few post-apocalyptic scenarios where this would be useful.

[–] xyzzy [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

Self sustaining space stations or manned bases on moon or mars. If they need less food transported from earth at like 50k+ per kg, the mission cost goes down. And the motivation of the crew probably improves if they have some fresh food.

[–] fusir 0 points (+0|-0)

Oh, so in the future we get to spend slightly less on even more waste.

[–] xyzzy [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

Science isn't wasted. This sort of salad might also do well in the Andes or the Himalayas. That would allow earths farmland to extend without cutting down the rainforest for example. Or make it possible to grow outside what was before only possible in a greenhouse.

Salad?
Let me know when they can grow the three most important food groups (Bacon, ham, and pork chops).