Nanobionic plants could detect chemicals or grow on Mars

Plants are naturally amazing little machines – so giving them a bionic leg-up could unlock a whole new range of abilities. Now a team of researchers from the University of Melbourne has developed a new way to turn plants into nanomaterial factories, which could allow them to act as chemical sensors or even allow them to survive in harsh environments, such as in space or on Mars.

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Category: Materials

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• Fluorescent
• Nanomaterials
• Plants
• Ultraviolet
• University of Melbourne

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