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environment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Neo Px: The Super Plant Battling Air Pollution"

Neo Px, a bioengineered plant developed by French startup Neoplants, can purify indoor air at a scale equivalent to 30 regular houseplants. It uses a symbiotic system where bacteria colonize the plant's roots, soil, and leaves to absorb harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The plant, sold in the U.S. for $120, aims to address indoor air pollution, which can be significantly more polluted than outdoor air due to VOCs from household products. Future plans include genetically modified plants for direct air purification and tackling global warming issues.

via Phys.org|

#air-pollution #bioengineering #environment

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Revolutionizing Home Air Quality with Genetically Modified Houseplants.

French biotech company Neoplants has introduced genetically-engineered pothos plants that can metabolize indoor air pollutants often missed by traditional air purifiers. The plant, called Neo P1, has been modified to absorb volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and transform toxic substances into life-supporting amino acids and sugars. The company claims that Neo P1 is equivalent to up to 30 regular houseplants in terms of air purification. The plant comes in its own specially-designed potting soil that has been enhanced by biochar and supplements called Power Drops. Field tests outside a lab setting are on the horizon.

via Newser|

#air-pollution #environment #genetically-modified-plants