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From the Archives: Here Come the Glow-in-the-Dark Houseplants
Jun 8, 2024
Discover the creation of bioluminescent petunias by Light Bio using mushroom genes. Explore the history, challenges, and future of glowing plants on the environment and society.
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- LightBio's bioluminescent petunias glow neon green at night due to mushroom genes, emitting a bright green light throughout their life cycle.
- USDA approval of LightBio's petunias for cultivation outside labs and plans to release online next spring with a goal of producing brighter variations.
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Bioluminescent Petunias by LightBio
LightBio, a biotech company, has developed bioluminescent petunias by inserting genes from Neonothopanis nambii mushrooms into plants. These genetically engineered petunias glow neon green at night due to a natural reaction of oxygen with luciferin. The plants emit a bright green light throughout their life cycle, with flowers being particularly luminous.
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