Michelle Rochniak

Ecopoet and informal scholar. Pathogen realist and eternal optimist.

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These Fungi Could Turn Martian Dust Into Farmland

Fungi that live in plant roots could be the quiet heroes of off-world farming, turning Mars’ harsh terrain into something closer to soil, and helping future astronauts grow food on the red planet.

By Michelle Rochniak • Oct 12, 2026