| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4497071 | Journal of Theoretical Biology | 2011 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
We propose an evolutionary mechanism of phyllotaxis, regular arrangement of leaves on a plant stem. It is shown that the phyllotactic pattern with the Fibonacci sequence has a selective advantage, for it involves the least number of phyllotactic transitions during plant growth.
► An evolutionary mechanism of phyllotaxis proposed. ► The Fibonacci phyllotaxis is naturally selected through phyllotactic transitions. ► Frequencies of occurrence of various phyllotactic sequences are assessed. ► Plain parastichy diagram based on a Stern-Brocot-type hierarchical tree.
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Authors
Takuya Okabe,