A. Vainstein and D. Weiss
The ability of flowering plants to prosper throughout their long evolution has always been
strongly dependent on the constant development of strategies to lure pollinators. This has
led to the creation of elaborate perianth forms, splendid color patterns, and a broad
spectrum of fragrances. Flower morphogenesis and pigmentation have been intensively
studied in the past several decades and today the results of our deepened understanding of
the underlying pathways have been harnessed for the improvement of such characters in …
Chapter 5
A. Vainstein and D. Weiss
The ability of flowering plants to prosper throughout their long evolution has always been
strongly dependent on the constant development of strategies to lure pollinators. This has
led to the creation of elaborate perianth forms, splendid color patterns, and a broad
spectrum of fragrances. Flower morphogenesis and pigmentation have been intensively
studied in the past several decades and today the results of our deepened understanding of
the underlying pathways have been harnessed for the improvement of such characters in …
Chapter 5