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Sustaining long-duration human exploration and development of space requires ensuring that there is a continuous supply of vital resources and maximum utilization of wastes evolving from human habitation and crop biomass production. The products of waste treatment potentially constitute a valuable source of nutrients and utilizable materials. A clear profile of organics derived from aerobic biodegradation would enable the expansion of the list of potential organic species to be considered when examining the sustaining of long-duration, human space exploration. In laboratory studies, a survey was conducted of the products of aerobic degradation of sweetpotato biomass where Serratia marcescens a soil microbial isolate was used as the biological agent.