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VOL. 10, ISSUE 8 (2025)
A brief review on the development of glowing plants through various bioluminescence system
Authors
Akriti Singh, Aziz Mohammad Khan
Abstract
Bioluminescence is a common natural phenomenon in which light is
generated and emitted by living organisms in the presence of oxygen.
Bioluminescence plants represent a novel frontier in sustainable biotechnology,
bringing together natural illumination and synthetic biology. There have been
transformed with bioluminescence gene to originate in living organism or plants
so far – from bacteria, fungi, insects (e.g. fireflies), worms, marine
organism, algae, dinoflagellate, jellyfish, earthworm, and sea star fish – have
been successfully introduced into plant genomes. As a result, researchers are
now developing self-sustaining, light-emitting plants that do not require
external electricity. In recent years, several bioluminescence systems have
been identified and applied in plant research. These include the
luciferase-luciferin system, PBIN technique, bacterial bioluminescence system,
caffeic acid cycle (CAC), and fluorescent proteins (FPs). These systems have
enabled the development of glowing plants that are clearly visible to the naked
eye, even in dark environments. This review summarizes the existing current
literature on the reconstruction and integration of bioluminescent systems for
the development of autoluminescence in plant cells. Looking toward the future
possibilities, bioluminescent plants could be used not only in scientific
research but also as an alternative, eco-friendly source of artificial
lighting. As future societies seek innovative solutions to climate and energy
challenges, bioluminescent plants represent a promising and symbolic step
toward a more regenerative and ecologically integrated future.
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Pages:4-15
How to cite this article:
Akriti Singh, Aziz Mohammad Khan "A brief review on the development of glowing plants through various bioluminescence system". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 4-15
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