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Spaceflight increases nikkomycin production in S. ansochromogenus

Claim that the antifungal agent nikkomycin is produced at increased levels (13–18%) by Streptomyces ansochromogenus after spaceflight.

Confidence
80%
active

Evidence Quote

Nikkomycin production increased by 13–18% after 15 days of spaceflight

Relationship

Nikkomycin production by space-exposed S. ansochromogenus increases Nikkomycin production by space-exposed S. ansochromogenus