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
- Photobioreactors
References
Wikipedia article about bio-technologies