There’s an apparent lack of nitrogen in Martian soil which is crucial for plants to survive. Normally this is accomplished when another life form “fixes” nitrogen to the soil, but Mars ...

$15 million NASA-funded multi-institution project exploring how to grow plants on Mars. NASA recognized their team’s efforts April 24, 2024, with an agency Group Achievement Award. Disclaimer ...

But, if we’re going to grow food on Mars, we have to overcome several issues. First and foremost, we have to figure out how to make Mars’s lifeless soil more pliable for plants. Mars’s lack ...

According to scientists, the moss Syntrichia caninervis, also known as steppe twisted moss, can survive on Mars. It is a common type of moss that grows in extreme conditions, including Tibet ...

A team of scientists has identified a plant capable of surviving and growing in the harsh conditions of Mars, according to a report by The Guardian. This research is the first to explore the ...

The invasive plant dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) reaches ecosystems of the Andes in Chile. Credit: Anibal Pauchard But despite their invasive tendencies, to cultivate them on Mars, future ...

"Preliminary results are positive," according to a CIP press release - which is to say a potato plant grew in inhospitable desert soil under Mars-like conditions. "If the crops can tolerate the ...

The dry weight of the turnip plant was increased by 278%, and the fresh weight of the radish increased by 1047%. This study signifies potential ways to treat water resources for farming on Mars in ...

We have seen a recent surge of interest in whether it’s possible to grow potatoes and other plants in Martian soil, but what is the likelihood that a future (manned) lunar base could do ...