Attn: Jon Singer

[redbird]

CSIRO is claiming to have produced a transgenic blue rose, though the fact sheet admits it's more of a "pale mauve-blue." They're hoping for bluer roses in the future, if they can reduce the acidity of the petals.

This rose is at least three years away from the commercial market in Australia, pending approval from the office that regulates transgenic organisms. [via wordweaverlynn] No photos, alas.

Comments

[jonsinger.livejournal.com]

Transgenic roses that are on the path to blue have been around for maybe 6 months, if I'm remembering correctly. (Some time last year, at any rate.) They are not commercially available yet, and they are definitely not my idea of blue yet, either.

Cheers —
jon