THE HAGUE, June 24. / Corr. Chugin TASS /. Scientists from the Dutch Wageningen University have proved that on the surface of Mars can be grown radishes, peas, rye and tomatoes suitable for human consumption. It is reported by the newspaper The Guardian.
For the study, researchers used a NASA developed primer identical Martian soil. Since 2013, specialists have successfully grown it in ten different kinds of vegetables and cereals. In this case, as shown by the latest tests, radishes, peas, rye and tomatoes do not contain heavy metals in quantities dangerous to humans. With regard to the six other crops, including potatoes, more research is needed to prove that the content of cadmium, copper and lead in them does not endanger human life, the newspaper
“It’s promising results. – leads The Guardian word environmentalist Vegera Vamelinka taking part in the project -.. We really can eat radish, peas, rye and tomatoes grown on Mars “
According to the specialists, manned missions to Mars become a reality in the coming decades. In this case, scientists believe that the first food supplies settlers will bring, but then they will have their own grow crops to survive
“So now it is important to spend as much testing as possible -. Emphasizes Vamelink. – in the first settlers must have access to a wide range of different cultures, they go to Mars. “
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