Growth of the Radiotrophic Fungus Cladosporium sphaerospermum aboard the International SpaceStation and Effects of Ionizing Radiation
G. K. Shunk, X. R. Gomez, C. Kern, N. J. H. Averesch
This study examines the growth of Cladosporium sphaerospermum in space and its ability to reduce ionizing radiation, finding a 21% growth advantage and 0.84% radiation reduction.
bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology