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Last published 2026
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T. A. Kral

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Researcher

Also affiliated: Oklahoma State University (2002); University of Arkansas System (2004); Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering (1999); Temple University (1981–1982)

Faculty Researcher

16 h-index 83 pubs 959 cited

  • Mars
  • Streptococcus mutans
  • Methane
  • Exobiology
  • Extraterrestrial Environment
  • Methanobacteriaceae
  • Culture Media
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Methanobacterium
  • Euryarchaeota
  • Methanosarcina barkeri
  • Mutation
  • Soil Microbiology
  • Time Factors
  • Drug Resistance, Microbial

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

T. A. Kral's research focuses on the study of plant physiology and cultivation. This work investigates how plants respond to environmental stressors and the mechanisms behind their tolerance. Kral's research contributes to understanding plant biology and improving cultivation practices.

Metrics

  • h-index: 16
  • Publications: 83
  • Citations: 959

Selected Publications

  • Methane Production on Mars-Relevant Clay Minerals and Simulant Regolith (2026)
    Microorganisms DOI OpenAlex
  • Effects of temperatures and high pressures on the growth and survivability of methanogens and stable carbon isotope fractionation: implications for deep subsurface life on Mars (2018)
    International Journal of Astrobiology 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Non-Psychrophilic Methanogens Capable of Growth Following Long-Term Extreme Temperature Changes, with Application to Mars (2018)
    Microorganisms 19 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Effect of UVC Radiation on Hydrated and Desiccated Cultures of Slightly Halophilic and Non-Halophilic Methanogenic Archaea: Implications for Life on Mars (2018)
    Microorganisms 11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Survival of non-psychrophilic methanogens exposed to martian diurnal and 48-h temperature cycles (2018)
    Planetary and Space Science 11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Effects of Temperatures and High Pressures on the Growth and Survivability of Methanogens and Stable Carbon Isotope Fractionation: Implications for Deep Subsurface Life on Mars (2018)
    bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) DOI OpenAlex
  • Nontronite and Montmorillonite as Nutrient Sources for Life on Mars (2017)
    Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 3 citations OpenAlex
  • Low pressure microenvironments: Methane production at 50 mbar and 100 mbar by methanogens (2017)
    Planetary and Space Science 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • WITHDRAWN due to Technical Error: Survivability and Growth Kinetics of Methanogenic Archaea at various pHs and Pressures: Implications for Deep Subsurface Life on Mars (2016)
    Planetary and Space Science DOI OpenAlex
  • Survivability and growth kinetics of methanogenic archaea at various pHs and pressures: Implications for deep subsurface life on Mars (2016)
    Planetary and Space Science 27 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Low Pressure Tolerance by Methanogens in an Aqueous Environment: Implications for Subsurface Life on Mars (2016)
    Origins of Life and Evolution of Biospheres 24 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Sensitivity and adaptability of methanogens to perchlorates: Implications for life on Mars (2015)
    Planetary and Space Science 34 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Stable carbon isotope fractionation by methanogens growing on different Mars regolith analogs (2015)
    Planetary and Space Science 16 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Potential use of highly insoluble carbonates as carbon sources by methanogens in the subsurface of Mars (2014)
    Planetary and Space Science 28 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Methanogen survival following exposure to desiccation, low pressure and martian regolith analogs (2013)
    Planetary and Space Science 29 citations DOI OpenAlex

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