Abstract
Materially closed microbial ecosystems represent model life support systems for the future human habitation of space. These ecosystems when subjected to a constant energy flux seem to be reliable and self-sufficient systems for recycling of biologically produced carbon compounds.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Bacteria / growth & development
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Carbon / metabolism*
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Ecological Systems, Closed / instrumentation*
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Eukaryota / growth & development
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Life Support Systems / instrumentation*