Tiny Windows in Petals Shape the Environment Inside Flowers
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Flowers do more than attract pollinators -- they create tiny environments where microbes thrive or struggle. In a study, researchers found that translucent "windows" in the petals of two native Florida flowering plants let in ultraviolet and infrared radiation, influencing flower temperatures and microbial communities. Their findings reveal how these hidden petal features can warm flowers and reduce molds and bacteria, uncovering a surprising link between flower design, temperature and the microscopic life within.
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