Exhibition Features Gene-edited Glowing Plants in China
April 22, 2026| |
Gene-edited glowing plants were one of the highlights of the 2026 Garden Conference x Garden Collection Design Week held on April 17-19, 2026, at Suzhou International Expo Center in China. The glowing plants were showcased by Magicpen Bio, a China-based startup focused on research and development of gene-edited glowing plants.
The glowing plants were developed by introducing firefly and glowing fungi genes into plant cells, allowing them to emit a soft glow. The researchers have modified more than 20 species to glow in the dark, including orchids, sunflowers, and chrysanthemums.
Over the three-day event, Magicpen Bio's exhibition highlighted a growing industry demand for innovative "night garden" solutions that move beyond traditional artificial lighting. They placed the glowing plants in a fully enclosed, independent exhibition hall. The booth attracted approximately 840 groups of professional visitors, including house designers, landscape engineers, and cultural tourism operators.
The company's main goal is to position luminous plants as key tools for reimagining landscape design and nighttime environments across China.
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