Scientists successfully grow a potato in Mars-like conditions

Potatoes at a gardeners’ market. (Clemens Bilan/Getty Images)
By Ese Olumhense
Project shows promise for food production in dry areas
Using a simulator that replicates the extreme environmental conditions present on Mars, Peruvian scientists have successfully grown a small potato plant, a feat that the researchers say bodes well for both extraterrestrial agriculture and food production in dry regions of the globe.
“It’s not only about bringing potatoes to Mars, but also f