This herb is the magic fertilizer needed to grow vegetables on Mars - Business Insider India

Indian-origin researchers found alfalfa grows well in volcanic soil that mimics Martian soil. The use of alfalfa showed growth in turnips, radishes and lettuce

In the movie The Martian, an astronaut played by Matt Damon was able to survive on potatoes he grew on Mars with an unpleasant ingredient - the waste left behind by his fellow crew members. But now… [+3151 chars]

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