고1 지학 민찬규 7과 Supplementary Reading

Supplementary Reading

Tomatoes Grown in Martian Soil

 

Do you think it's possible to grow tomatoes on Mars?

 

You may think that's just limited to our imagination.

 

But with fast-developing science and technology,

 

we may be able to turn such an imaginative idea into reality in the very near future.

 

Recently, a group of scientists from the Netherlands reported impressive result from their Martian soil experiment.

 

They simulated the conditions of growing vegetables on Mars by using soil from a volcano on Hawaii.

 

 

They reported that they had succeeded in growing 10 different species,

 

including tomatoes, peas, and radishes,

 

and that the vegetables may actually be safe for humans to eat.

 

They even argued that their vegetables were possibly healthier than those grown in Earth soil.

 

There are some concerns, however.

 

The most serious one is related to the safety of eating those plants.

 

Other scientists pointed out that Martian soil could contain heavy metals like lead and iron,

 

which would make vegetables grown on Mars dangerous for human consumption.

 

Nevertheless, it's pretty exciting to know that it's possible to grow food crops in soil on the Red Planet,

 

so we can enjoy a "Martian meal."

 

One day, astronauts visiting Mars will be able to sustain themselves with that food.

 

Surely, the Martian soil experiment could be a significant step toward building colonies on Mars in the future.

 

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