Patterns in Green

Synopsis: Looks at the simple patterns that underlie the myriad diversity of form in plants and flowers. Despite apparent complexity most leaf patterns and flowers are variations on three basic patterns, which are seen in vegetative and flowering primordia. Professor Paul Green of Stanford University explains how he thinks these pattern-generating mechanisms are controlled. Professor Brian Goodwin then uses time-lapse photography and computer animation to show how his mathematical model of pattern formation reproduces the patterns observed in the growth of a giant algae.
Series: Biology: Form and Function, Course S203
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1991
Availability: Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: flower patterns; flowering primordia; leaf patterns; physiology - plant

Producer

Barrie Whatley

Cast

Peter Evans

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