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Turing’s reaction-diffusion mechanism explains dispersed petal spots in monkeyflowers

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Flowering Highlights

by Paula ElomaaDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Viikki Plant Science Centre, University of Helsinki, Finlandpaula.elomaa@helsinki.fi Colorful pigmentation patterns in plants – spots, blotches, stripes, or colored veins – are particularly fascinating. Anthocyanin pigments are synthesized via the well-known flavonoid pathway, and … Continue reading →

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