Feb 8, 2025 · Chinese researchers have identified the molecular mechanisms behind the cold tolerance of Syntrichia caninervis, or the steppe screw moss, that could play a role in future Mars terraforming efforts. The study, conducted by the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was recently published in the ...

Feb 6, 2025 · The research on Syntrichia caninervis, a desert moss, uncovers its molecular mechanisms for cold tolerance, crucial for potential Mars colonization.

has revealed crucial molecular insights into the cold tolerance of Syntrichia caninervis, a desert moss that could play a pivotal role in Mars colonization and terraforming efforts.

URUMQI, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have identified the molecular mechanisms behind the cold tolerance of Syntrichia caninervis, a desert moss that could play a role in future Mars terraforming efforts.

Feb 8, 2025 · The study delves into the molecular strategies that enable this desert moss to survive extreme cold conditions, a trait that holds significant promise for future Mars terraforming projects. By decoding these mechanisms, scientists aim to apply similar strategies to develop sustainable biological systems capable of thriving in the harsh Martian ...

Jul 5, 2024 · Scientists from Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Science have found a desert moss, Syntrichia caninervis, which is able to withstand Mars-like conditions, including drought, high levels of radiation and extreme cold.Writing

Jan 24, 2025 · A study led by Prof. ZHANG Daoyuan from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed crucial molecular insights into the cold tolerance of Syntrichia caninervis, a desert moss that could play a pivotal role in Mars colonization and terraforming efforts. The moss, known for its remarkable ...

Much is known about C-repeat binding transcription factor (CBF)-dependent cold-signaling pathways in plants. However, the CBF-independent regulatory pathway in angiosperms is unclear, and the cold-signaling pathways in non-angiosperms lacking CBFs, such as the extremely cold-tolerant desert moss Syntrichia caninervis, are largely unknown.

Jul 7, 2024 · Here, we report the extraordinary environmental resilience of Syntrichia caninervis, a desert moss that thrives in various extreme environments. S. caninervis has remarkable desiccation tolerance; even after losing >98% of its cellular water content, it can recover photosynthetic and physiological activities within seconds after rehydration.

Jan 1, 2024 · A large number of SOD genes are present in the desert moss genome, implying the specificity of moss species and being crucial in determining how S. caninervis responds to various abiotic stimuli. Compared to 17 plant species ( Fig. 1 and Table S1), S. caninervis contains a high proportion of CAT gene members (6 genes), reflecting desert moss ...