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Image: A crescent-shaped petal pre-pattern was observed very early in petal development before any visible pigment. Colour map of cell area across the adaxial epidermis of HtTCP4.1 OE petals during early developmental stages (from S0a to S2E). Scale bar, 100 μm. Credit: Science Advances
Flowers use adjustable ‘paint by numbers’ petal designs to attract pollinators NewsPlant Science

Flowers use adjustable ‘paint by numbers’ petal designs to attract pollinators

Flowers like hibiscus use a hidden, early-stage “paint by numbers” system to form petal bullseyes, which attract pollinators like bees. Research reveals bees favor larger bullseyes, boosting pollination efficiency by 25%. Understanding these patterns’ development aids in exploring plant evolution…
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15/10/2024
Image: Herbarium specimens and community science observations differ in terms of how they are collected and what biodiversity data they record. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51899-1
Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts BotanyNewsPlant Science

Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts

Researchers emphasize the crucial role of herbarium collections in supporting biodiversity conservation. They advocate for increased funding to herbaria, which face financial threats, citing their effectiveness in generating high-quality, unbiased biodiversity data. While citizen science contributes, herbarium specimens provide a…
Isabel
10/10/2024