I GOT GLOW IN THE DARK FLOWERS !!!! Finally my Light bio ...
I GOT GLOW IN THE DARK flowers !!!! Finally my Light bio flowers have come. They are genetically modified flowers with bioluminescent genes. Iβm so excited but also so scared π³. I really hope I can take good care of them. #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #bioluminescent floweringPlants">#floweringPlants #Petunia
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@Idplantthat So Iβve learned that there is the RARE chance that the bio gene was skipped, and in turn wonβt glow. Iβve also read that the nutrients and lighting also can contribute to lack of glow. I will definitely post an update. Also that it wonβt be SUPER bright, like a glow stick, especially if there is light pollution drowning out its glowing. This is all from researching the plant as much as I can.
@FabRubbercup I really appreciate you taking the time to research all this out! Genetics 𧬠are always so fascinating to me. They also seriously confuse me sometimes. π€¦ββοΈ So if Iβm following correctly: they can genetically skip a generation just like humans or really most DNA. But they also need certain nutrients and lighting to take in, and make the βglowβ lol Iβm curious now if they used jellyfish DNA in this for the glow. π€£ But pollination can slow the glow a little as well, Iβd assume because the plant is focused on reproducing? So not a sterile plant.. π
@Idplantthat sounds like you got the jist, and I think if I remember correctly the bioluminescent genes 𧬠come from bioluminescent mushrooms π. Haha and no itβs not sterile. From my research the stem is the male part and the flowers are the female β¦.. I think π€. And seeds can be collected from the flowers. But letting the flowers turn into seeds can slow the flowering, making less flowers grow. οΏΌοΏΌ
@Idplantthat they do indeed glow !!!! Itβs very faint, but I did just get them today so we shall see if they keep the glow all night. I did have to turn off all my lights.
@FabRubbercup, thatβs the coolest thing Iβve seen! I definitely need to get these next spring. Thatβs just awesome! π ππ» Thanks for sharing it! Iβm so happy you did π