'Super potato' grown in Mars-like conditions may benefit Earth's arid areas

Scientists in Peru conducted experiments reminiscent of the 2015 Matt Damon film the Martian, creating similar conditions on EarthCould potatoes one day support human life on Mars?Scientists inPeru have used a simulator that mimics the harsh conditions on the red planet to successfully grow a small potato plant.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 30, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Associated Press in Lima, Peru Tags: Mars Peru The Martian Food & drink Space Science World news Source Type: news