***Still looking for sources of what is the lumens range of Aliivibrio fischeri
Rambouillet (France) is serving as a testing ground for sustainable light. Glowee’s light pylons host a species of oceanic bioluminescent bacteria called Aliivibrio fischeri. The bacteria are gathered from the French coast, and live in a medium of saltwater and nutrients inside Glowee’s tubes. With lighting accounting for up to 30% of global electricity consumption, CEO and founder Sandra Rey has been looking to nature to inspire how biological lighting systems might help humans use energy better. (latest video Glowee is alive)
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Proteobacteria
Class: Gammaproteobacteria
Order: Vibrionales
Family: Vibrionaceae
Genus: Aliivibrio
Species: A. fischeri
The bioluminescence of A. fischeri is caused by transcription of the lux operon, which is induced through population-dependent quorum sensing. The population of A. fischeri needs to reach an optimal level to activate the lux operon and stimulate light production. The circadian rhythm controls light expression, where luminescence is much brighter during the day and dimmer at night, as required for camouflage.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3359415/
https://www.lechorepublicain.fr/rambouillet-78120/actualites/ou-en-est-le-projet-d-eclairage-par-bioluminescence-cree-grace-a-des-bacteries-marines-a-rambouillet_13972766/
