Space-related research in mycology concurrent with the first decade of manned space exploration

@article{Dublin2004SpacerelatedRI,
  title={Space-related research in mycology concurrent with the first decade of manned space exploration},
  author={Morris Dublin and Paul A. Volz},
  journal={Space life sciences},
  year={2004},
  volume={4},
  pages={223-230}
}
Fungi and Actinomycetes, aside from other microorganisms, have been placed aboard balloons, earth satellites, or high altitude sounding rockets for evaluation of environmental conditions of spaceflight missions. The incursion of harmful effects, including chromosomal breaks or elevated mutation frequencies were identified. 
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