Russian researchers successfully conducted an experiment on growing barley on "Martian soil," modeled close to the conditions of the Martian surface. According to the results obtained, when a mixture of special microorganisms consisting of 10 different types of bacteria and yeast was added to the prepared soil, they supported each other and formed a fertile layer.
Experts note that after the introduction of microorganisms into the soil, it became a suitable habitat for life, and barley seedlings grew steadily. In other words, biologically active substances played an extremely important role in "reviving" a solid and barren environment like Martian conditions.
The microbes used in the experiment were released into Earth orbit via the "Bion-M" spacecraft No2, tested under special conditions, and then returned to Earth. Now scientists are deeply studying what changes these microbes underwent in the space environment, and to what extent genetic and biological reactions occurred.
Experts believe that such scientific work could be an important step in preserving life, growing plants, and supporting human expeditions on Mars or other planets in the future.
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