Plant biology: Flower orientation, temperature regulation and pollinator attraction

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Abstract

The reproductive performance of plants depends on the temperature of the flower. A recent study reports the mechanistic basis of flower head orientation in sunflowers and provides intriguing hints as to its functional significance.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)R1143-R1145
Number of pages3
JournalCurrent Biology
Volume26
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7-Nov-2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • HEADS
  • COLOR
  • SOLAR TRACKING
  • FLORAL ORIENTATION
  • HELIOTROPISM
  • SUNFLOWER

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