"Bioluminescent Petunias: The Future of Illuminated Gardens"

Light Bio, a biotechnology firm, has developed genetically modified petunias that exhibit bioluminescence by inserting genes from a bioluminescent mushroom into the plant, allowing it to produce enzymes that emit sustained greenish light. The petunias, approved by the Department of Agriculture, are now being shipped to the first gardeners in the US and are expected to glow brighter with proper care. The company chose non-invasive petunias to minimize the risk of modified genes spreading into native plants, and the technology is also used for scientific research and decorative purposes.