Rose Show, Islamabad 2012
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aykhan
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Re: Rose Show, Islamabad 2012
Interesting! Wonder what made the color demarcated so boldly?
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AhmadIrfan
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Re: Rose Show, Islamabad 2012
Interesting indeed doesn't seem like a natural variegation
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Re: Rose Show, Islamabad 2012
It is due to a harmless viral activity in the embryonic stage of this plant's seed.. nearly all the variegation in the Aroid family are due to the same cause..
Viruses attack on the DNA of the living tissues and make their own genetic material with the help of host's genetic material.. it is hypothesized that these variegation are due to some cells with missing genes of chlorophyll production.. these cells are not self sustaining and need the green part of the plant to support them...
I have a yellow variegated Monstera at my home..
Viruses attack on the DNA of the living tissues and make their own genetic material with the help of host's genetic material.. it is hypothesized that these variegation are due to some cells with missing genes of chlorophyll production.. these cells are not self sustaining and need the green part of the plant to support them...
I have a yellow variegated Monstera at my home..