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bioengineering-and-evolution
The chapter explores how Martian plants are both naturally evolving and artificially engineered, with breeders like Harry Whitebook accelerating adaptation to Mars' environment.
1 chapter across 1 book
Green Mars (1994)Kim Stanley Robinson
Chapter 20
In this chapter, Sax and Phyllis walk together as Phyllis shares insights about the current Martian political landscape, including the UN Transitional Authority and the economic revival following unrest. Sax reflects on cultural and biological evolution on Mars, contrasting scientific exactitude with humanities' analogies, and studies the engineered and evolving Martian flora. The chapter ends with Sax observing a sandstorm and considering Martian climatology influenced by the Tharsis region.