Tag: Physcomitrella patens
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Moss in Space: Moss Spores Survive Nine-Month Ride on ISS Exterior
Introduction: A Tiny Toughness for Space Agriculture In a surprising turn for space biology, researchers report that spores of moss have endured a nine-month journey on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The resilience of moss, particularly the species Physcomitrella patens (spreading earthmoss), could unlock new ways to turn barren moonscapes and martian…
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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…
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Moss in Space: Surviving the Nine-Month Ride on the Outside ISS Could Shape Future Space Agriculture
Moss on a Cosmic Mission In a striking demonstration of resilience, a population of moss spores endured a nine-month voyage on the outside of the International Space Station. The hardy moss is a relative newcomer to the idea of space agriculture, but botanists say its survival could unlock new ways to turn barren planetary dust…