WorldPingPetal 'windows' affect the abundance of microbes within flowers
WorldPingWhat happened
Some flowers have petals with small semitranslucent sections.
Research in New Phytologist reveals that these "windows" alter the amount of light and heat entering the flower and create conditions that influence microbial abundance.
Key facts
- Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:10:18 UTC.
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