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 Jellyfish Potato Glows When Thirsy | | By: PB Smudge | Published: 12/08/1999 | | |  |
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Um...I think I'll have the rice pilaf.
SHEFFIELD, UK — Edinburgh scientists have genetically
engineered a potato, using jellyfish genes, that glows when it
needs water.
Researchers believe the new plant will help farmers stop over-
watering at a time when world water resources are in heavy
demand.
Farmers tend to over-water crops because potato farming is an
inexact science, according to University of Edinburgh Professor
Tony Trewavas.
The glow — caused by the jellyfish genes — is not visible to
the naked eye. A special detector is required to "read" the
potato.
Concerns about the modified potatoes entering the food chain
are unwarranted, according to Trewavas. The new potatoes are
designed to be sentinels, harvested separately from regular
potatoes.
Scientists plan to infuse the new plants with other florescent
proteins, which will report the plants' nitrate, phosphate and
sucrose levels.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
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thanks, donut
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jbaby
(12.13.2000 4:28:07 AM EST)
I would like to express my platonic man-love for donut38. While having a somewhat frightening post, he is the first person I've EVER seen to have the first post and not leave a non-germane 12-year-old retard message like "I IS FIRSTEST I BEST YAY" on it. Kudos to our donut-friend, donut38. We salute you!
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no.No!NO!!!
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psychoares
(12.11.2000 6:27:13 PM EST)
You can't let them do this. It's ungodly to make potatoes glow, it's just not right. I have a phobia of jellyfish, and I love potatoes. So, the potato gene scientists should be shot (at point blank range w/ a shotgun). Thank you, and goodnight!
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