Biotechnology

Bio-technologies are likely to be required in the development of food and materials production on Mars. Biological reactors are also common in potable water treatment and waste water treatment. Bio-technologies of interest for Mars are:

• Treatment of radiation and other medical technologies
• Genetics and pharmacology
• Food production
  • Fermentation (bread, beer and wine)
  • Carbohydrates
• Plastics production
• Hydrocarbons

References

Wikipedia article about bio-technologies