plants can simply shine in the dark — or can they?
Botanical science is truly fascinating, particularly when innovative thinkers devise means to make plants shimmer splendidly during the night. In a recent investigation, a team of researchers guided by Shuting Liu — a bioengineer from South China Agricultural University — explored the intricate details of transforming ordinary succulents into luminous garden adornments, and we are eager to incorporate this greenery into our personal horticultural havens. Let’s delve into this delightful revelation.
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Until now, whenever plants emitted light, it was due to bioluminescence, a naturally occurring phenomenon where substances such as luciferin, luciferase, and oxygen take center stage. Mix this molecular concoction sufficiently, and you achieve bioluminescent illumination. Organisms like foxfire fungi and Jack-o-Lantern mushrooms are famous for their glowing capabilities, as are certain species of jellyfish, squid, and fireflies. <a href="https://www.bgr.com/science/glowing-sharks
