Plant Development: From Dynamics to Mechanics

A new study analyses the complex changes in shape occurring during petal development in snapdragon. Combining simulations with quantitative analysis leads to a new model, where molecular regulators control overall organ shape through mechanical conflicts operating at the level of entire tissues. A new study analyses the complex changes in shape occurring during petal development in snapdragon. Combining simulations with quantitative analysis leads to a new model, where molecular regulators control overall organ shape through mechanical conflicts operating at the level of entire tissues.