Tag: desiccation tolerance
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Moss’s Incredible Space Survival: A Green marvel Beyond the ISS
How a Tiny Plant Outlasted Harsh Space Conditions In a remarkable demonstration of resilience, moss spores reportedly survived nine months in the harsh environment of space, lingering outside the International Space Station (ISS) before making their way back to Earth. This achievement challenges our assumptions about what kinds of life can endure the vacuum, radiation,…
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Moss in Space: Spore Survival on the ISS and the Future of Space Agriculture
Intro: Moss makes a cosmic comeback In a surprising turn for space biology, scientists report that spores of the moss Physcomitrella patens, commonly known as spreading earthmoss, endured a nine-month journey on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The resilient micro-forms, typically found clinging to damp Earthly substrates, demonstrated a remarkable tolerance to…