Plant biosensor systems

摘要: The invention provides a system for monitoring the bioavailability and/or toxicity of contaminants in environment. includes plant biosensors that indicate presence contaminants, such as, example, volatile organics or heavy metals, using an situ approach. are genetically engineered to exhibit change color phenotype under control promoter elements selectively responsive particular contaminant. biosensing cost-effective approach large and remote territories with high-spatial resolution. transgenic plants can also be placed at strategic locations, before, during after remedial activities site.