'Different forms of flowers' continues to fascinate: Darwin's influential study inspires research on breeding system called heterostyly
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 23:24
in Biology & Nature
Research on the subject of heterostyly is often traced back to 1877 when Charles Darwin published "The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species." Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, researchers have continued to learn more about the function, evolution, and development of heterostyly. Even after 150 years, we have a great deal to learn concerning the breeding system, and new technologies and techniques are allowing for advances in heterostyly research.