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[[File:glow sap NE.jpg | thumb | Glow sap from ''Pikmin 4'']]
[[File:Glow sap NE.jpg|thumb|A glow sap from {{p4}}.]]


'''Glow sap''' is a nectar-like substance in {{p4}} that is generated by [[Lumiknoll]]s. All Lumiknolls at the end of a [[night expedition]] will produce one glow sap each. [[Yonny]] can synthesize glow sap into medicine that can be used to cure [[Leafling]]s, at a rate of one glow sap per cure.
'''Glow sap''' is a nectar-like substance produced by [[Lumiknoll]]s. A Lumiknoll will produce one glow sap after being active for one night. [[Yonny]] can synthesize a glow sap unit into a medicine capable of curing [[Leafling]]s by using DNA from a "non-leafified" individual of the same species.


Glow sap can be consumed raw, although it can have negative side effects. Even raw, it still acts as a preventative against Leafling conversion, as shown by the three [[Koppaites]], who are explicitly shown to be immune to conversion even when directly deposited into an [[Onion]]; Yonny suggests that so long as glow sap is present within the system, it wilts and destroys leaves before they can sprout, effectively preventing the transformation.
Consuming raw glow sap can lead to negative side effects and isn't capable of curing a Leafling. However, it also acts as a preventative against conversion into one, as shown by [[Yorke]] and [[Nelle]], who are deposited into an [[Onion]] and remain unchanged; Yonny suggests that as long as glow sap is present within the system, it destroys leaves before they can sprout.


Lumiknolls that have already produced glow sap in a past night expedition will not produce more glow sap if the expedition is repeated, leaving glow sap as a finite resource. There is exactly enough glow sap available to cure every Leafling after completing every night expedition.
Since Lumiknolls can only produce one portion each, glow sap is a finite resource. There is exactly enough glow sap available to cure every Leafling (excluding the [[Sage Leaf]]).


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The medicine is created by combining glow sap with DNA from a "non-leafified" individual. The DNA must be from the same relative species as the Leafling to be cured; while DNA from the [[Rescue Corps]] is enough to cure all humanoid Leaflings, it fails to cure an infected [[Oatchi]] until the glow sap is mixed with [[Gift of Friendship|viable cell samples]] from [[Ancient Sirehound|another, non-leafified space-dog.]] It also notably has zero effect on [[Moss]], likely because she was born as a Leafling and thus technically has nothing to cure.
*Although [[Oatchi]] can be cured using a glow sap mixed with [[Gift of Friendship|viable cell samples]] from [[Ancient Sirehound|another, non-leafified space-dog]], glow sap has zero effect on [[Moss]]. This is likely because she was born as a Leafling and thus technically has nothing to cure.
*[[Louie]] describes the taste of glow sap as "yummy," and notes that he feels "warm and fuzzy" after ingesting it. The [[Koppai|Koppaites]] ([[Yorke]], [[Nelle]] and [[Don Bergman]]) also seem to enjoy the sap, using it in lieu of [[juice]] to survive on PNF-404. [[Dingo]], however, becomes sick with a high temperature when consuming it. [[Yonny]] suggests that the reaction to glow sap differs when ingested from person to person.
*[[Yonny]] suggests that the reaction to ingesting glow sap differs from person to person. This is likely why the [[Koppai|Koppaites]] ([[Yorke]], [[Nelle]], [[Don Bergman]]) and [[Louie]] seem to enjoy it, with Louie describing it as "yummy" and "warm and fuzzy", while [[Dingo]] becomes sick with a high temperature after consumption.
*Glow sap is known to dramatically affect the reproduction of [[Mamuta]]s. Olimar's notes on the [[Smoky Progg]] suggest that a Mamuta absorbing glow sap prior to laying an egg causes the egg yolk to mutate into a Smoky Progg.
*Consumption of large amounts of glow sap appears to increase one's oxygen tolerance.{{cite quote|Do you have time to discuss glow sap? I'm curious how it affects those who drink large quantities of the substance. Even someone who has no tolerance for oxygen, like that Hocotatian, can suddenly tolerate the gas in small amounts.|Yonny|the Rescue Command Post}}
*Olimar's notes on the [[Smoky Progg]] suggest that when a [[Mamuta]] absorbs glow sap, it dramatically affects their reproduction, causing the egg yolk to mutate into a Smoky Progg.{{cite quote|However, by examining the genes adhered to the Smoky Progg's eggs, it has been confirmed that they are, in fact, Mamuta eggs! This discovery allows for the possibility that Mamuta that do not develop properly and hatch become Smoky Proggs. If, hypothetically, a Mamuta were to remain aboveground at night and absorb glow sap, that might impact the nutrient levels within its egg's yolk. That change could lead to the embryo's inviability or break down its enzymes, then...|[[Olimar]]|his [[Olimar's Notes|notes]] about the [[Smoky Progg]]}}
 
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=ヒカリのミツ
|JapR=Hikari no mitsu
|JapM=Nectar of light
|Dut=Gloeinectar
|DutM=Glow nectar
|FraE=Nectar luisant
|FraEM=Glowing nectar
|Ger=Leuchtsaft
|GerM=Glow juice
|Ita=Nettare iridescente
|ItaM=Iridescent nectar
|SpaE=Néctar luminoso
|SpaEM=Glowing nectar
|Por=Seiva pirilâmpica
|PorM=Firefly sap
}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Glow Pikmin]]
* [[Glow Pikmin]]
* [[Leafling]]
* [[Leafling]]
== References ==
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Glow sap is a nectar-like substance produced by Lumiknolls. A Lumiknoll will produce one glow sap after being active for one night. Yonny can synthesize a glow sap unit into a medicine capable of curing Leaflings by using DNA from a "non-leafified" individual of the same species.

Consuming raw glow sap can lead to negative side effects and isn't capable of curing a Leafling. However, it also acts as a preventative against conversion into one, as shown by Yorke and Nelle, who are deposited into an Onion and remain unchanged; Yonny suggests that as long as glow sap is present within the system, it destroys leaves before they can sprout.

Since Lumiknolls can only produce one portion each, glow sap is a finite resource. There is exactly enough glow sap available to cure every Leafling (excluding the Sage Leaf).

Trivia[edit]

  • Although Oatchi can be cured using a glow sap mixed with viable cell samples from another, non-leafified space-dog, glow sap has zero effect on Moss. This is likely because she was born as a Leafling and thus technically has nothing to cure.
  • Yonny suggests that the reaction to ingesting glow sap differs from person to person. This is likely why the Koppaites (Yorke, Nelle, Don Bergman) and Louie seem to enjoy it, with Louie describing it as "yummy" and "warm and fuzzy", while Dingo becomes sick with a high temperature after consumption.
  • Consumption of large amounts of glow sap appears to increase one's oxygen tolerance.[1]
  • Olimar's notes on the Smoky Progg suggest that when a Mamuta absorbs glow sap, it dramatically affects their reproduction, causing the egg yolk to mutate into a Smoky Progg.[2]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ヒカリのミツ?
Hikari no mitsu		 Nectar of light
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Gloeinectar Glow nectar
Flag of France French (NoE) Nectar luisant Glowing nectar
Flag of Germany German Leuchtsaft Glow juice
Flag of Italy Italian Nettare iridescente Iridescent nectar
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Seiva pirilâmpica Firefly sap
Flag of Spain Spanish (NoE) Néctar luminoso Glowing nectar

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Do you have time to discuss glow sap? I'm curious how it affects those who drink large quantities of the substance. Even someone who has no tolerance for oxygen, like that Hocotatian, can suddenly tolerate the gas in small amounts.” – Yonny in the Rescue Command Post
  2. ^ “However, by examining the genes adhered to the Smoky Progg's eggs, it has been confirmed that they are, in fact, Mamuta eggs! This discovery allows for the possibility that Mamuta that do not develop properly and hatch become Smoky Proggs. If, hypothetically, a Mamuta were to remain aboveground at night and absorb glow sap, that might impact the nutrient levels within its egg's yolk. That change could lead to the embryo's inviability or break down its enzymes, then...” – Olimar in his notes about the Smoky Progg
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