{"id":15964,"date":"2020-10-14T17:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T15:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/plantas-bioluminiscentes\/"},"modified":"2020-11-12T10:44:34","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T09:44:34","slug":"bioluminescent-plants-the-future-of-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/bioluminescent-plants-the-future-of-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Bioluminescent plants: the future of lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As their name suggests, bioluminescent plants are a type of plant that <strong>has the ability to produce a luminescence<\/strong> or glow similar to that of fireflies.\n\nTo obtain bioluminescent plants, a series of changes in their genetic code and metabolism must be made.\n\nOver time, bioluminescent plants have <strong>become an option for replacing night-time street lighting<\/strong>, ceasing to generate pollution and decorating &#8211; in an original way &#8211; the spaces.\n\nFind out more about bioluminescent plants, the benefits of their use in daily life and their implementation in areas without access to electricity.\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/bioluminescent-plants-the-future-of-lighting\/#Genetic_code_that_lights_up_life\" >Genetic code that lights up life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/bioluminescent-plants-the-future-of-lighting\/#Natural_bioluminescent_plants\" >Natural bioluminescent plants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/bioluminescent-plants-the-future-of-lighting\/#Lighting_capacity_of_a_plant\" >Lighting capacity of a plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/bioluminescent-plants-the-future-of-lighting\/#Bioluminescent_plants_for_street_lighting\" >Bioluminescent plants for street lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/bioluminescent-plants-the-future-of-lighting\/#Advantages_of_using_this_technology\" >Advantages of using this technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/bioluminescent-plants-the-future-of-lighting\/#Special_products_for_those_who_care_about_the_environment\" >Special products for those who care about the environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genetic_code_that_lights_up_life\"><\/span>Genetic code that lights up life\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14449\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Co\u0301digo-gene\u0301tico-que-ilumina-la-vida-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00f3digo gen\u00e9tico que ilumina la vida\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301digo-gene\u0301tico-que-ilumina-la-vida-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301digo-gene\u0301tico-que-ilumina-la-vida-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301digo-gene\u0301tico-que-ilumina-la-vida-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Co\u0301digo-gene\u0301tico-que-ilumina-la-vida.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\nBioluminescent plants are created by <strong>altering the genetic code of several plant species <\/strong>, combining it with bioluminescent fungi or bacteria.\n\nTo ensure the success of the process, scientists select bacterial or fungal species that have a similar metabolic process.\n\n<strong>The most used species are the bioluminescent fungi<\/strong> because they have an organic molecule that plants have inside their components, called caffeic acid.\n\nIn order for the mushrooms to be luminescent, caffeic acid comes into contact with four enzymes during a metabolic process. The first two enzymes transform the caffeic acid into a light starter.\n\nThe initiator is then <strong>subjected to an oxidation process by the third enzyme to generate a photon <\/strong>. The last enzyme converts the photon into caffeic acid and the cycle is repeated.\n\nCaffeic acid in plants is the molecule responsible for the generation of cell walls. It also forms an important part of other internal processes in plants such as pigmentation, properties and their odours.\n\nWith the manipulation and vigilance of scientists, <strong>plants are subjected to the process of fungal luminescence<\/strong>, but in an induced manner because they are species that do not have the capacity to carry out this process on their own.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_bioluminescent_plants\"><\/span>Natural bioluminescent plants?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14457\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-naturales-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\u00bfPlantas bioluminiscentes naturales?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-naturales-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-naturales-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-naturales-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-naturales.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\n<strong>It is very rare to find bioluminescent plants of natural origin.<\/strong> However, bioluminescence is common in other components of nature.\n\nIn the Animalia and Fungi kingdoms it is normal to find a variety of species that have the characteristic of bioluminescence.\n\nFor example, <strong>over 80% of marine life is bioluminescent<\/strong> and approximately 80 species of fungi also have the ability to generate light.\n\nIn addition, <strong>there are also animals and insects such as fireflies<\/strong> and related species that light up what is around them.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lighting_capacity_of_a_plant\"><\/span>Lighting capacity of a plant\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14465\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Capacidad-de-iluminacio\u0301n-de-una-planta-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Capacidad de iluminaci\u00f3n de una planta\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capacidad-de-iluminacio\u0301n-de-una-planta-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capacidad-de-iluminacio\u0301n-de-una-planta-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capacidad-de-iluminacio\u0301n-de-una-planta-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capacidad-de-iluminacio\u0301n-de-una-planta.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\nThe creation of bioluminescent plants <strong>poses the challenge of replacing artificial energy with natural energy<\/strong>.\n\nBy buying the plants or seeds to grow your bioluminescent plants at home, this type of plant guarantees lighting that decreases as the months go by.\n\nThe lighting provided by bioluminescent plants allows you to walk around the rooms in your house without tripping over any furniture, <strong>but it is not advisable to use their luminescence for tasks such as reading or cooking<\/strong>.\n\nHowever, the laboratories that have developed these bioluminescent plants have made further modifications to make their lighting last a year or more.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bioluminescent_plants_for_street_lighting\"><\/span>Bioluminescent plants for street lighting\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14473\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-para-iluminar-las-calles-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Plantas bioluminiscentes para iluminar las calles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-para-iluminar-las-calles-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-para-iluminar-las-calles-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-para-iluminar-las-calles-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plantas-bioluminiscentes-para-iluminar-las-calles.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\nSome cities around the world have considered replacing electric lighting with <strong>energy obtained from a clean and eco-friendly generation process<\/strong>.\n\nBioluminescent plants &#8211; despite their limited development &#8211; have been part of the options because they do not depend on large processes to illuminate the city, in addition to having other benefits for the environment.\n\n <strong>Several projects have been developed<\/strong>around the world that <strong>guarantee an effective use of bioluminescent plants<\/strong>.\n\nOne of them deals with the development of bioluminescent plants to be placed in streetlights. These types of street lights illuminate the streets of cities while playing an ornamental role.\n\nFinally, it <strong>is proposed to use nanoparticles obtained from gold to generate luminescence in trees<\/strong>. It has been mentioned that these particles could generate an illumination similar to an LED bulb.\n\nAfter all, every project involving bioluminescent plants requires further development to ensure that the light emission from the plants is durable.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_using_this_technology\"><\/span>Advantages of using this technology\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14481\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Ventajas-de-la-utilizacio\u0301n-de-esta-tecnologi\u0301a-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Ventajas de la utilizaci\u00f3n de esta tecnolog\u00eda\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ventajas-de-la-utilizacio\u0301n-de-esta-tecnologi\u0301a-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ventajas-de-la-utilizacio\u0301n-de-esta-tecnologi\u0301a-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ventajas-de-la-utilizacio\u0301n-de-esta-tecnologi\u0301a-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ventajas-de-la-utilizacio\u0301n-de-esta-tecnologi\u0301a.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\nThe use of bioluminescent plants <strong>represents major changes in people&#8217;s lifestyles<\/strong> and their management of natural resources.\n\nBy using bioluminescent plants for street and outdoor lighting, the production of greenhouse gases from electricity generation is reduced.\n\nIn turn, the plants will <strong>absorb the carbon dioxide present <\/strong>in the environment, release oxygen and give a better image to the areas where they are planted.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_products_for_those_who_care_about_the_environment\"><\/span>Special products for those who care about the environment\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14489\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Productos-especiales-para-quienes-se-preocupan-por-el-medio-ambiente-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Productos especiales para quienes se preocupan por el medio ambiente\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Productos-especiales-para-quienes-se-preocupan-por-el-medio-ambiente-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Productos-especiales-para-quienes-se-preocupan-por-el-medio-ambiente-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Productos-especiales-para-quienes-se-preocupan-por-el-medio-ambiente-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Productos-especiales-para-quienes-se-preocupan-por-el-medio-ambiente.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\nIf you are a person concerned about climate change and <strong>want to start working to reduce pollution levels<\/strong>, you need to change your daily habits and the dishes you use every day.\n\nIn our online shop: <a href=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenuso<\/a>, you will find a wide catalogue with biodegradable products made from recycled materials.\n\nEach product you choose is <strong>certified as an eco-friendly product<\/strong>, so you can be more confident that it will not harm the environment.\n\nAfter using them, you can throw them away without fear that they will take thousands of years to decompose or <strong>you can also use them as compost when planting some plants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As their name suggests, bioluminescent plants are a type of plant that has the ability to produce a luminescence or glow similar to that of fireflies. 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