General

It Might Be Possible to Grow Potatoes on Mars

Author : NewsGram Desk

Peru, 15 March, 2017: When humans finally land on Mars one of the first dishes made of locally grown vegetables may be the universally popular French fries.

Researchers from the International Potato Center and the University of Engineering and Technology in Lima, Peru, say potatoes could grow in Martian soil, if they are given certain nutrients and water.

NewsGram brings to you top news around the world today.

Researchers successfully grew potatoes in soil from the Pampas de La Joya desert in Peru, which they say is the closest chemically to the dry Martian soil.

Helped by scientists from NASA Ames Research Center, they built a special chamber closely mimicking the Martian temperature, air pressure, and oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Check out NewsGram for latest international news updates.

The most promising results have come from a variety of potato specially bred for extreme soil and climate conditions on Earth. VOA)

Subscribe to our channels on YouTube and WhatsApp 

Also Read

West Bengal Elections 2026: TMC Announces Candidate List for Bengal Polls; Mamata to Face Suvendu in Bhabanipur

India Strongly Condemns Pakistan’s Attack On Afghanistan As Brutal And Cowardly, Calls International Community To Hold Pakistan Accountable

Election Commission Orders Major Bengal Reshuffle, TMC Stages Protests

Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Lok Sabha Revokes Suspension of 8 Opposition MPs

Dr Vandana Murder Case: Kollam Court Holds Assailant G Sandeep Guilty of Murdering 22-Year-Old Vandana Das; Victim’s Mother Awaits Sentencing on March 19