sábado, 2 de mayo de 2020

Scientists create glowing plants using mushroom genes | Science | The Guardian

Scientists create glowing plants using mushroom genes | Science | The Guardian

View of the glowing young plants.

Researchers inserted four genes from a bioluminescent mushroom called Neonothopanus nambi into the DNA of tobacco plants to make them glow. The greenish glow — which is visible to the naked eye — reveals when the plants are stressed and how they develop. The scientists are also hoping to bring an ornamental version to the market. (The Guardian | 5 min read)
Reference: Nature Biotechnology paper 
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