You know, I wrote somewhere that Pandora to me seems like a possible future in a bioengineered world. An organic internet, transportation methods that can be directed with thoughts and require basically no maintenance, countermeasures against illnesses, bioluminescent lighting,... ;) In a way this would be closing the circle.

Regarding biolumie plants - I think from what I have read, that a major problem is the production of luciferin, the substance that gives the energy for the glow. It is costly to produce for the plant, so the plant would possibly not manage or grow only very slowly. most biolumie organisms use it only sparesely or only for short times (fireflies). But if it would work, it would be great. Sadly, bioengineering bears so many risks for the environment. I mean, I would not mind for the biolumie genes to spread, but if it weakens the plants at the same time, this could be really bad also... OTOH, Monsanto produces GMO plants with much worse properties and GMO contribute to 80% of US crops, so better to have biolumie spread than genes that produce pesticides in plants and kill bees :( .

The freedom landscapes give to you, and naturalism... I so wish to getaway on a planet with nature that type and unharmed by industry or pollution. Bioluminiscent points every being has on the body are something like nothing ever seen and they fit perfectly in Pandora's contexts.