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Altered Nature

Scientists infuse plants with more unique selling points to meet consumer demands

Implications - Today's over-saturated market calls for products with an element of novelty. This idea has extended into all industries to the point that even natural products, particularly plants, are given added benefit to attract consumers. This calls for some scientific creativity, adding a refreshing angle to the world of gardening and proving that consumers will react positively to products with truly unique selling points.
Trend Themes
1. Personalization - Consumers are increasingly drawn to plants with unique selling points, such as laser-etched messages, as a way to personalize their homes and gardens.
2. Sustainable Energy - By harnessing the power of photosynthesis, researchers are creating new opportunities for sustainable energy production, such as fuel-generating artificial forests.
3. Nanotechnology - Nanotechnology is enabling the creation of microscopic flowers and other intricate plant structures with applications in fields like medicine and engineering.
Industry Implications
1. Gardening and Horticulture - The gardening industry can explore personalization trends to offer customized gardening products. They can also seek new opportunities in fields like nanotech to create innovative products.
2. Energy and Sustainability - The energy industry can leverage trends in sustainable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and explore opportunities in new technologies like fuel cells.
3. Biotechnology and Materials Science - The biotech and materials science industries can explore new applications for nanotechnology in fields like medicine, electronics, and energy production.
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