Microbial pre-conditioning of perchlorate-bearing Martian regolith simulant: Geochemical evolution toward a plant-compatible substrate
Authors
Leon Kelly
Department of Earth and Climate Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, USA
Rafael Loureiro
Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, USA
Kayari Harris
Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, USA
Kennda Lynch
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, USA
Anna Simpson
The Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, Washington, USA
Daniel D. Richter
Department of Earth and Climate Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, USA
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gsr-2026-0012 | Journal eISSN: 2332-7774
Language: English
Page range: 138 - 149
Published on: Sep 10, 2026
Published by: American Society for Gravitational and Space Research
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open
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© 2026 Leon Kelly, Rafael Loureiro, Kayari Harris, Kennda Lynch, Anna Simpson, Daniel D. Richter, published by American Society for Gravitational and Space Research
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