Science, Technology and Society 361: "Mars Exploration" -- Fall 2010

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Jellyplants on Mars


Proposed "scout mission" to Mars in 2007 plans to introduce small part mustard part jelly fish plants to life on Mars. The hope is to cultivate these small plants in a small greenhouse in Martian soil with moisture added, oxygen enhanced Martian atmosphere and Martian light. The scientists have added bio luminescence from jelly fish to sensor and reporter genes so that we can gain information about how the plants are responding to the different conditions they face on Mars.

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