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Gene Expression & Molecular Biology

Plants grown in Apollo lunar regolith present stress-associated transcriptomes that inform prospects for lunar exploration

Plants grown in Apollo lunar regolith present stress-associated transcriptomes that inform prospects for lunar exploration

Gene Expression & Molecular Biology

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Study examining epigenomic regulators elongator complex subunit 2 and methyltransferase. Microgravity profoundly affects plant biology, disrupting normal gravitropic responses while enhancing phototropism. Gene expression, cell wall structure, and reproductive processes are all modified. Understanding these adaptations is crucial for developing sustainable food production systems for long-duration space missions.

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Study examining epigenomic regulators elongator complex subunit 2 and methyltransferase. Plant growth and development were significantly altered in microgravity conditions. Root gravitropism was disrupted with random directional growth. Phototropic responses remained functional but were enhanced. Gene expression patterns differed substantially from ground controls. Cell wall synthesis and structure were modified. Flowering time and reproductive success varied among species tested.

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