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Petunia’s Waxy Cuticle Regulates the Plant’s Sweet Smell
Petunia’s Waxy Cuticle Regulates the Plant’s Sweet Smell
The thicker the flower petals’ cuticle, the more fragrance compounds the plant releases, according to a recent study.
The thicker the flower petals’ cuticle, the more fragrance compounds the plant releases, according to a recent study.
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Infographic: Skotomorphogenesis Versus Photomorphogenesis
Kerry Grens | Jan 31, 2018 | 1 min read
Pectin fragments may signal plant cells to maintain a type of growth suited to darkness.
Plant Photoreceptor Doubles as a Thermometer
Ben Andrew Henry | Feb 1, 2017 | 3 min read
Warmth acts on a light-sensing protein similarly to the way shade does, setting off a growth spurt in plant seedlings.
Infographic: Dual-Purpose Photoreceptor
Ben Andrew Henry | Jan 31, 2017 | 1 min read
See how different environmental conditions affect the activity of a molecule sensitive to both light and temperature.