Andrew C. Schuerger

5.0k total citations
119 papers, 3.5k citations indexed

About

Andrew C. Schuerger is a scholar working on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physiology and Plant Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Andrew C. Schuerger has authored 119 papers receiving a total of 3.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 69 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 42 papers in Physiology and 31 papers in Plant Science. Recurrent topics in Andrew C. Schuerger's work include Planetary Science and Exploration (67 papers), Spaceflight effects on biology (42 papers) and Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life (23 papers). Andrew C. Schuerger is often cited by papers focused on Planetary Science and Exploration (67 papers), Spaceflight effects on biology (42 papers) and Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life (23 papers). Andrew C. Schuerger collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and Germany. Andrew C. Schuerger's co-authors include Wayne L. Nicholson, Christopher S. Brown, John C. Sager, John E. Moores, Peter Setlow, Dale W. Griffin, David J. Smith, Roger Kern, Patricia Fajardo-Cavazos and Jeffrey T. Richards and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Andrew C. Schuerger

113 papers receiving 3.3k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Andrew C. Schuerger United States 33 1.4k 1.1k 812 717 678 119 3.5k
Petra Rettberg Germany 38 1.6k 1.2× 264 0.2× 975 1.2× 1.3k 1.9× 1.0k 1.5× 169 4.0k
Lynn J. Rothschild United States 26 949 0.7× 271 0.2× 1.1k 1.3× 450 0.6× 1.2k 1.8× 101 3.6k
Rocco L. Mancinelli United States 28 1.4k 1.0× 204 0.2× 1.3k 1.6× 592 0.8× 881 1.3× 99 3.9k
Silvano Onofri Italy 36 585 0.4× 911 0.8× 1.9k 2.4× 261 0.4× 828 1.2× 140 4.0k
Jean‐Pierre de Vera Germany 28 1.1k 0.8× 211 0.2× 620 0.8× 502 0.7× 287 0.4× 104 2.2k
Elke Rabbow Germany 26 981 0.7× 161 0.1× 683 0.8× 666 0.9× 360 0.5× 77 1.9k
Myron T. La Duc United States 26 509 0.4× 130 0.1× 994 1.2× 553 0.8× 851 1.3× 45 2.5k
Daniela Billi Italy 28 659 0.5× 162 0.1× 872 1.1× 395 0.6× 550 0.8× 67 2.1k
Laura Selbmann Italy 38 427 0.3× 1.1k 1.0× 1.9k 2.3× 195 0.3× 913 1.3× 118 4.1k
Laura Zucconi Italy 34 392 0.3× 865 0.8× 1.6k 2.0× 182 0.3× 694 1.0× 134 3.5k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Andrew C. Schuerger

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Andrew C. Schuerger

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All Works

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Schuerger, Andrew C., et al.. (2023). Microbial Protocols for Spacecraft: 3. Spore Monolayer Preparation Methods for Ultraviolet Irradiation Exposures. Astrobiology. 23(8). 908–920. 7 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C., et al.. (2023). Advancing the automation of plant nucleic acid extraction for rapid diagnosis of plant diseases in space. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. 1194753–1194753. 2 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C., Bimal S. Amaradasa, Nicholas S. Dufault, et al.. (2021). Fusarium oxysporum as an Opportunistic Fungal Pathogen on Zinnia hybrida Plants Grown on board the International Space Station. Astrobiology. 21(9). 1029–1048. 23 indexed citations
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Smith, Alvin L., Rocco L. Mancinelli, Wayne Schubert, et al.. (2021). Biological safety in the context of backward planetary protection and Mars Sample Return: conclusions from the Sterilization Working Group. International Journal of Astrobiology. 20(1). 1–28. 18 indexed citations
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Godin, Paul J., Andrew C. Schuerger, & John E. Moores. (2020). Salt Tolerance and UV Protection of Bacillus subtilis and Enterococcus faecalis under Simulated Martian Conditions. Astrobiology. 21(4). 394–404. 6 indexed citations
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Moores, John E., P. L. King, C. L. Smith, et al.. (2019). The Methane Diurnal Variation and Microseepage Flux at Gale Crater, Mars as Constrained by the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and Curiosity Observations. Geophysical Research Letters. 46(16). 9430–9438. 25 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C., et al.. (2011). Survival of Bacillus subtilis Endospores on Ultraviolet-Irradiated Rover Wheels and Mars Regolith under Simulated Martian Conditions. Astrobiology. 11(5). 477–485. 26 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C., et al.. (2010). Biotoxicity of Mars Analog Soils: Microbial, Dispersal into Desiccated Soils Versus Emplacement in Salt or Ice Inclusions Fluids. 1538. 5336. 2 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C., et al.. (2010). Extremely Low Levels of Dispersal Observed for Human-associated Microbes into a Local Pristine Terrain During a Simulated Moon Traverse on Sea Ice Along the Northwest Passage in the Arctic. 1538. 5377. 1 indexed citations
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Nicholson, Wayne L., Patricia Fajardo-Cavazos, & Andrew C. Schuerger. (2009). Interplanetary Transport of Microorganisms: Survival, Growth, and Adaptation. ASPC. 420. 381. 1 indexed citations
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Parro, Vı́ctor, Patricia Fernández‐Calvo, J. A. Rodríguez‐Manfredi, et al.. (2008). SOLID2: An Antibody Array-Based Life-Detector Instrument in a Mars Drilling Simulation Experiment (MARTE). Astrobiology. 8(5). 987–999. 45 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C., Bonnie J. Berry, & Wayne L. Nicholson. (2006). Terrestrial Bacteria Typically Recovered from Mars Spacecraft Do Not Appear Able to Grow Under Simulated Martian Conditions. 37th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 1397. 10 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C. & Wayne L. Nicholson. (2005). Synergistic Effects of Low Pressure, Low Temperature, and CO2 Atmospheres Inhibit the Growth of Terrestrial Bacteria Under Simulated Martian Conditions. LPI. 1366. 4 indexed citations
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Cockell, Charles S., et al.. (2001). Microbiology and Vegetation of Micro-oases and Polar Desert, Haughton Impact Crater, Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada. Arctic Antarctic and Alpine Research. 33(3). 306–318. 26 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C.. (1998). Application of Basic Concepts in Plant Pathogenesis Suggests Minimal Risk for Return of Extraterrestrial Samples from Mars. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 1312. 1 indexed citations
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Schuerger, Andrew C., et al.. (1997). Temperature-Dependent Development of Pasteuria penetrans in Meloidogyne arenaria.. PubMed Central. 13 indexed citations

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