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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | R1143-R1145 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7-Nov-2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- HEADS
- COLOR
- SOLAR TRACKING
- FLORAL ORIENTATION
- HELIOTROPISM
- SUNFLOWER