FRAGMENT FROM NATURE this next two weekends addresses flower opening and closing, a fascinating phenomenon whose evolutionary function is poorly understood. Surprisingly, though studied for over a century, there has been only a single comprehensive review of the literature. Although the mechanics are largely driven by turgor, the backstory of genes being turned on and off, of circadian clock regulation, and of metabolic changes is quite enthralling.
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Nigel Fleming
September 21, 2022