Students create plant that glows when thirsty

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  1. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    "Some people like to talk to their plants. Now, students at Singapore Polytechnic say they have created a plant that can communicate with people -- by glowing when it needs water."

    Article here

    That would be quite useful, don't you think?
     
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  3. i love bugs

    i love bugs The Weatherman of Craggy Island

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    Frank , Mrs. Bugs maintains I glow in the dark after quenching my thirst . Are they sure the marker gene came from a jellyfish ? 8) Bugs
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Keep 'em thirsty I say then you'll have free lighting for your garden come nightfall. :smt040
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    A glow in the dark garden, how novel!

    Bugs, have you taken any trips to Singapore recently?
     



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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    I came across this while browsing the site. The article is no longer there, so I'm going to google!! Sounds really weird to me. But hey I would enjoy easy and inexpensive lighting for my garden as well!!
     
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    Thanks for pointing out that the link was broken Julie. I have found another source of the story and the link is back up again :smt023
     
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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    Thanks Frank!! :D
     
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    catkins Seedling

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    Oooeer, sound a bit radioactive to me :D
     

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