# Modify animal and plant genes for decoration and art Genetic modification techniques can be used to change the color or shape of animals and plants for decorative and artistic purposes, but this involves complex scientific, ethical, and legal issues. ## Plant genetic modification technology 1. **Color change**： -Introduce genes for the production of specific pigments through transgenic technology -Inhibit or activate existing pigment synthesis pathways - For example: blue roses, purple chrysanthemums, colorful leaf-viewing plants 2. **Morphological modification**： -Changes in growth hormone-related genes affect plant types and branching patterns -Modify the development genes of flower organs to change the shape of flowers -Regulate leaf development genes to create special leaf shapes ##Animal genetic modification (limited to research areas) 1. **Fluorescent protein technology**： -GFP (green fluorescent protein) and its variants can make animals fluoresce under specific light -Has been realized in laboratory fish, rabbits and other organisms 2. **Morphological change**： -Theoretically, the characteristics can be changed by regulating growth and development genes -But the application on animals is more complicated and there are more ethical problems. ## Important considerations 1. **Ethical issues**： -Animal welfare and ecological safety -Reasonable boundaries of genetically modified organisms 2. **Legal restrictions**： -Most countries strictly regulate genetically modified organisms -Relevant permits and security agreements need to be obtained 3. **Alternative**： -Traditional breeding techniques -Non-genetically modified decoration method -Digital art and analog technology Although genetic modification technology has great potential for application, priority should be given to biological welfare, ecological impact and regulatory framework, and innovation should be explored under the premise of legal compliance.