Recent research reveals that rose petals undergo a transformation from a curved state to sharp edges, presenting a novel approach to understanding plant morphogenesis. This challenges long-standing theories based on the egregious theorem by Carl Friedrich Gauss, which could not adequately explain such natural patterns. The research highlights how internal tension in growing plant tissues causes curvature, as shown with the example of carrots, illustrating the complex relationship between growth and geometric form in nature unusual for plant growth.
The study of rose petals reveals a unique morphogenesis, as they transition from curved to sharp, contrasting previous theories of planar growth in plants.
Michael Mose illustrates tension in growth by comparing roses with carrots: while outer layers remain stable, inner layers expand, causing curvature to release internal stress.
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