Sunday Supplement: Astrobotany update

Recent scientific publications on space plants and related topics.

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NASA astronaut Nick Hague servicing samples of the Arthrospira C micro-algae for incubation and analysis. Scientists will expose the radiation-resistant samples to different light intensities while monitoring their cell growth and oxygen production. Results may advance life support systems and fresh food production in space. Image credit: NASA Johnson

The circumstances that are (a) making my life generally uncomfortable, and (b) preventing me from diving into the astrobotany archives continue. I had hoped they’d have been done by now; I’ve given them a stern talking to, but it hasn’t made any difference. But here’s my latest round-up of new scientific papers on space plants and related topics.