Scientists develop cress that turns red in the presence of landmines

[Soliloquy]

Amazing. Scientists engineered cress to be nitrogen sensitive so that it turns red in the presence of landmines. (I just hope it will grow nicely and not become an invasive species in countries that really need it)

http://hautenature.com/thales-cress-land-mine-detection/

 

[zigs]

It's a good idea, until there's a thunderstorm. Lightning fixes nitrogen from the atmosphere, that's why plants grow better after a good storm.

 

[Soliloquy]

It will be interesting to see how that plays out. Hopefully they've accounted for things like that, but if they didn't it wouldn't be the first time some crucial detail was overlooked.

 

[claudine]

This is really interesting! I hope that plants will help to find and to avoid landmines. Thank you for sharing!

 

[Shellyann36]

That is amazing. I hope that it works out and is helpful in the areas where it is needed!

 

[Becky]

That is a really great idea, I hope it works well there. Anything to help with landmine detection is good in my book!

 

[ACSAPA]

That's a brilliant idea. So many people have been hurt or killed by random landmines that are still out there. Anything that can help locate those mines so they can be destroyed is great. Who knew that plants could save lives?