Researchers discover how petunias know when to smell good

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 17:30 in Mathematics & Economics

University of Washington researchers have discovered a link between floral scent release and circadian rhythms in the common garden petunia. Good timing is a matter of skill. You would certainly dress up for an afternoon business meeting, but not an evening session of binge-watching Netflix. If you were just a few hours off in your wardrobe timing, your spouse might wonder why you slipped into a stiff business suit to watch "House of Cards."

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