Every vegetable, fruit or living creature actually has more capabilities than you think. In addition There are secrets hidden in their structures that you could never guess.

Come see how scientists grow mushrooms in space Let’s see why he is so persistent.

Scientists have discovered that fungi have the potential to help, not hinder, space travel.

Most living things that exist outside the Earth’s protective magnetic field needs protection to survive DNA-damaging cosmic radiation in spaceHowever, the situation is different for mushrooms.

Many types of fungi can safely absorb high levels of radiation and in some cases convert this energy into It produces a unique form of melanin, a pigment used to stimulate growth.

Also many mushrooms has powerful repair systems that are activated to repair damaged DNA sequences And besides, radiation isn’t the only cosmic element they can withstand.

The hardy spores of fungi have thick cell walls that allow them to survive extreme temperatures.

Again, most fungi have hair-like root structures called mycelia. As it grows, it readily bonds to nearby materials such as wood shavings or regolith.

The result is a dense, interconnected network that creates a surprisingly durable building material that protects against both thermal and radiation. Scientists have also evaluated this ability of mushrooms. attempts to create fungal habitats in space.

Finally, fungi can secrete a variety of chemical degradative enzymes that can dissolve carbon-rich asteroids in the soil and It could pave the way for positive developments in space travel.

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