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<p>In an astonishing feat of agriculture, scientists have achieved the remarkable milestone of cultivating watermelons in the seemingly inhospitable terrain of Antarctica.</p>

<p>This groundbreaking endeavour took place at the Vostok Station, a year-round Russian research facility situated at the Pole of Cold, according to Live Science.</p>

<p>This locale has earned its name due to its classification as the coldest spot on Earth, where temperatures plummet&nbsp;to a bone-chilling minus 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 89.2 degrees Celsius).</p>

<h2><strong>Evolutionary origins of watermelons and the Antarctic challenge</strong></h2>

<p>Watermelons, originating over 4,300 years ago in present-day Sudan, are an ancient fruit deeply rooted in the region's historical artwork, even making appearances in Egyptian tomb paintings in Saqqara.</p>

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<p>The evolution of this succulent berry occurred in a climate vastly dissimilar from the extreme cold of Antarctica.</p>

<h2><strong>Creating a&nbsp;haven for watermelons</strong></h2>

<p>The innovative experiment unfolded under the purview of researchers from the Russian Antarctic Expedition of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI), in collaboration with experts from the Agrophysical Research Institute and the Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences.</p>

<p>Their endeavour involved transforming the Vostok Station's greenhouse into an oasis conducive to watermelon growth.</p>

<p>By manipulating the air temperature and humidity, the scientists managed to create an environment favourable to nurturing these juicy fruits.</p>

<h2><strong>Strategic selection and cultivation</strong></h2>

<p>The research team meticulously handpicked two varieties of early-ripening watermelons, focussing not only on taste but also on adaptability to the greenhouse's unique challenges, such as low atmospheric pressure and oxygen deficiency.</p>

<p>The selected watermelon seeds were sowed in a thin layer of soil substitute and exposed to specialised lighting emulating natural sunlight. Since natural pollinators were absent, researchers undertook the task of manual pollination, ensuring the plants' reproductive success.</p>

<h2><strong>Fruitful harvest and beyond</strong></h2>

<p>After a span of precisely 103 days from the initial seed planting, the scientists were rewarded with an astonishing yield: eight ripe and delectable watermelons sprawled across six distinct plants.</p>

<p>These watermelons boasted sizes of up to 2 pounds (1 kilogram) each and diameters reaching 5 inches (13 centimetres), as detailed by the Russian Geographical Society.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Antarctica: Scientists find ocean-floor like sediments under ice stream</strong></p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">This accomplishment adds to a growing series of triumphs in Antarctic agriculture. In 2020, researchers at Vostok Station successfully nurtured various plants, including dill, basil, parsley, arugula, and cabbage.</div>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Moreover, Korean scientists achieved watermelon cultivation at the King Sejong Station in West Antarctica in 2021, a site known for its recorded temperature low of minus 78.1 F (minus 25.6 C), as documented by The Korean Bizwire.</div>

<p>Looking ahead, the scientific community aspires to diversify its Antarctic crops. Plans are in place to cultivate an array of fruits, encompassing blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries.</p>

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In an astonishing feat of agriculture, scientists have achieved the remarkable milestone of cultivating watermelons in the seemingly inhospitable terrain of Antarctica.

In an astonishing feat of agriculture, scientists have achieved the remarkable milestone of cultivating watermelons in the seemingly inhospitable terrain of Antarctica. This groundbreaking endeavour took place at the Vostok Station, a year-round Russian research facility situated at the Pole of Cold, according to Live Science. This locale has earned its name due to its classification as the coldest spot on Earth, where temperatures plummet to a bone-chilling minus 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 89.2 degrees Celsius). Evolutionary origins of watermelons and the Antarctic challenge Watermelons, originating over 4,300 years ago in present-day Sudan, are an ancient fruit deeply rooted in the region's historical artwork, even making appearances in Egyptian tomb paintings in Saqqara. Also read | Beyond the stars: What is NASA's protocol for astronauts who die in space? The evolution of this succulent berry occurred in a climate vastly dissimilar from the extreme cold of Antarctica. Creating a haven for watermelons The innovative experiment unfolded under the purview of researchers from the Russian Antarctic Expedition of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI), in collaboration with experts from the Agrophysical Research Institute and the Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Their endeavour involved transforming the Vostok Station's greenhouse into an oasis conducive to watermelon growth. By manipulating the air temperature and humidity, the scientists managed to create an environment favourable to nurturing these juicy fruits. Strategic selection and cultivation The research team meticulously handpicked two varieties of early-ripening watermelons, focussing not only on taste but also on adaptability to the greenhouse's unique challenges, such as low atmospheric pressure and oxygen deficiency. The selected watermelon seeds were sowed in a thin layer of soil substitute and exposed to specialised lighting emulating natural sunlight. Since natural pollinators were absent, researchers undertook the task of manual pollination, ensuring the plants' reproductive success. Fruitful harvest and beyond After a span of precisely 103 days from the initial seed planting, the scientists were rewarded with an astonishing yield: eight ripe and delectable watermelons sprawled across six distinct plants. These watermelons boasted sizes of up to 2 pounds (1 kilogram) each and diameters reaching 5 inches (13 centimetres), as detailed by the Russian Geographical Society. Also watch | Antarctica: Scientists find ocean-floor like sediments under ice stream This accomplishment adds to a growing series of triumphs in Antarctic agriculture. In 2020, researchers at Vostok Station successfully nurtured various plants, including dill, basil, parsley, arugula, and cabbage. Moreover, Korean scientists achieved watermelon cultivation at the King Sejong Station in West Antarctica in 2021, a site known for its recorded temperature low of minus 78.1 F (minus 25.6 C), as documented by The Korean Bizwire. Looking ahead, the scientific community aspires to diversify its Antarctic crops. Plans are in place to cultivate an array of fruits, encompassing blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Chilling' success: Russian scientists cultivate watermelons in the coldest part of Earth

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<p>Breaking all records in the fruits sale, Jammu and Kashmir has been selling watermelons worth Rs 50 million (US $6,56,000 approx.) every day in the Kashmir valley during the month of Ramadan (which started on April 2 and will last till May 2)</p>

<p>According to the official data, more than 100 trucks carrying watermelon made a stoppage at the Fruit Mandi of Srinagar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The produce is being brought from various Indian states, including Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.</p>

<p>''We have been making watermelon sales worth Rs 50 million every day. In the month of Ramadan, it's very warm and the demand for this fruit increases a lot. This time of the year, the produce is mainly coming from Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra,'' said Bashir Ahmad, President, Fruit Mandi, Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Fruit Mandi has around 300 shops, of which 70 per cent of the shops have started dealing with watermelons, helping the sellers make a brisk business.</p>

<p>According to the officials, Kashmir is one of the biggest consumers of watermelon in the country. And since the produce is brought from far-flung states, the price goes up. Officials say the cost will come down once the produce starts coming from Punjab.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''The transportation cost of watermelon is steep. Kashmiris love watermelon and I think if we compare it across the country, most of the sale takes place in Kashmir alone,'' Ahmad said.&nbsp;</p>


Breaking all records in the fruits sale, Jammu and Kashmir has been selling watermelons worth Rs 50 million (US $6,56,000 approx.) every day in the Kashmir valley during the month of Ramadan (which started on April 2 and will last till May 2) According to the official data, more than 100 trucks carrying watermelon made a stoppage at the Fruit Mandi of Srinagar.

Breaking all records in the fruits sale, Jammu and Kashmir has been selling watermelons worth Rs 50 million (US $6,56,000 approx.) every day in the Kashmir valley during the month of Ramadan (which started on April 2 and will last till May 2) According to the official data, more than 100 trucks carrying watermelon made a stoppage at the Fruit Mandi of Srinagar. The produce is being brought from various Indian states, including Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. ''We have been making watermelon sales worth Rs 50 million every day. In the month of Ramadan, it's very warm and the demand for this fruit increases a lot. This time of the year, the produce is mainly coming from Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra,'' said Bashir Ahmad, President, Fruit Mandi, Kashmir. The Fruit Mandi has around 300 shops, of which 70 per cent of the shops have started dealing with watermelons, helping the sellers make a brisk business. According to the officials, Kashmir is one of the biggest consumers of watermelon in the country. And since the produce is brought from far-flung states, the price goes up. Officials say the cost will come down once the produce starts coming from Punjab. ''The transportation cost of watermelon is steep. Kashmiris love watermelon and I think if we compare it across the country, most of the sale takes place in Kashmir alone,'' Ahmad said.

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