In a breakthrough, Russian scientists successfully grew watermelons at a “Pole of Cold” in Antarctica which is considered as the “coldest place on Earth”, with recorded temperatures touching -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 89.2 degrees Celsius). The experiment took place at Vostok Station and was conducted by researchers from the Russian Antarctic Expedition of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI). This could be positive news for the scientists residing in the region's challenging environment, as they will have a new food variety. (AARI)According to a Live Science report, the team made the station's greenhouse more suitable to the watermelon production. -As there were no insects available for plant pollination, the researchers conducted manual pollination, the report said citing AARI's statement.

Source: Hindustan Times August 04, 2023 21:28 UTC