Brought to Light: Center helps scientists measure light to find mutations

摘要

Plants use light during photosynthesis. But they also give off light, though in amounts so small we can't see it. The amount of light changes based on the plant's environment and genetic makeup.Scientists at Washington State University's Phenomics Center can see this light, or fluorescence, measure it and use it to identify genetic mutations in plants. The center is now available to researchers on campus and beyond.