Antarctica as a Martian model.Results of a survey of a variety of environments in the dry valleys of Antarctica, ranging from mountain crests to valley floors. The main purpose of the investigation was the determination of active microbial multiplication in the soil. A series of techniques was employed which permitted the detection of bacterial growth in situ. All evidence points to an active growth of micro-organisms in the Antarctic soil in all locations examined. The measurements were supported by electron micrographs of soil films which showed colonial growth covering soil particles. These findings suggest that Antarctica does not serve as a useful model for the Martian environment in evaluating quarantine standards.
Document ID
19730057360
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Vishniac, W. V.
Mainzer, S. E. (Rochester, University Rochester, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Biosciences
Meeting Information
Meeting: Plenary Meeting on Life sciences and space research XI