Innovative Botanist Breeds Unique New Flower Varieties

Sebastian Cocioba, a plant biotechnology researcher, is pioneering the creation of genetically modified flowers from his home lab in New York. Despite financial setbacks, he has developed innovative methods to engineer plants, including using 3D-printed equipment and selling plasmids. Cocioba's work aims to democratize access to scientific tools and foster a community of amateur plant breeders. He also collaborates with startups like Senseory Plants to engineer plants with unique scents, such as the smell of old books, offering a biological alternative to traditional fragrances.