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The MELISSA project investigates the mechanisms of desiccation tolerance in seeds and lichens. It employs advanced imaging and metabolomics techniques to assess cell viability and aims to develop tools for the seed industry and conservation efforts.
Desiccation tolerance is an intriguing phenomenon that allows certain organisms, including lichens and most plant seeds, to survive long periods of time in the absence of water.
As yet, the molecular mechanisms that underpin the "desiccome" are not fully understood.
Tools that can diagnose how long desiccation tolerant organisms can remain in the dry state would be extremely valuable, especially for the seed industry, and for conservation projects.MELISSA will use a unique combination of the mos…
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