If you were assigned the task of starting a plant community that could thrive on Mars, where there is no soil on the surface, which might be good to bring for the initial colonization?

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Lichens are a symbiotic association between a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria. They are capable of growing on bare rock surfaces and can extract nutrients from the air and water. This ability to grow without soil makes lichens a good choice for starting a plant community on Mars where there is no soil on the surface.

If You Were Assigned the Task of Starting a Plant