Crops Grown In “Martian” Soil

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It's one small stem for man... NASA

When we send humans to Mars, one of the things that will be key, especially if we want to stay for long periods or even permanently, is the ability to be self-sustainable. One way this will be possible is by growing food on Mars, so new research showing that crops can grow in Martian soil could be – yes, we’re going to say it – one giant leaf for mankind.