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Astrobotany & Plant Intelligence with Simon Gilroy

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Thriving Beyond Earth: Plant Resilience in Space

This chapter investigates how plants can adapt to the extreme conditions of Mars and the efforts by NASA to gather data on their biological responses in space. It discusses the importance of palatable crops for astronauts during long missions and the challenges of genetically modifying plants to succeed in new environments. The dialogue also explores the broader implications of space agriculture and the potential for evolving plants to thrive in extraterrestrial atmospheres.

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