Re: Plants & terrorism fight

Hello Noreen,
    Think I remember reading someplace that the Scarlet Pimpernel, Anagallis
arvensis, is sensitive to radioactivity and the flowers change color with
the degree of activity. Think they will be rediscovering what is already
known with a very large block of grant money??
    Sorry, bit of a cynic this morning.....
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana

----- Original Message -----
> Thought this was interesting, figured I'd share with those who might not
have
> heard it.......
> Colo. St. Univ. researchers are attempting to genetically engineer plants
> that would change color in response to biological, chemical or viral
> agents. If successful, the plants would provide the public an almost
> immediate warning that deadly agents have been released, said June
Medford,
> CSU biology professor. The project is funded by Defense Advanced Research
> Projects Agency; phase one is scheduled to take 18 months to complete.
>
> Noreen

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