Monday, June 29, 2026
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Flowers have a 'biological clock' that times blooming and scent to match insects

Morning-blooming morning glories and flowers that release fragrance at night seem as if they know the time. A KAIST research team has uncovered, at the molecular level, the workings of a "biological clock" aligned with insect behavior. This study suggests potential applications in technologies for c...

Flowers have a 'biological clock' that times blooming and scent to match insects
Image: Phys.org
Morning-blooming morning glories and flowers that release fragrance at night seem as if they know the time. A KAIST research team has uncovered, at the molecular level, the workings of a "biological clock" aligned with insect behavior. This study suggests potential applications in technologies for controlling flowering time and fragrance.

Originally published at Phys.org

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