First-of-its-kind endogenous fluorescent flower

Updated on 12 July 2012

Initially the chrysanthemum will be the target flower but other major commercial species will also be developed including lillies and orchids. Future products will also include new illumination devices as well as different colours and patterns of fluorescence.

Dr Jurgen Michaelis, CE, BioSA, said that, "The Waite Campus is a global centre of excellence that has attracted some of the best plant scientists in the world. Bioconst is a great example of what happens when the right environment exists for entrepreneurs, ultimately companies like this will contribute to the growth of the State's economy."

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