Lily mutant discovery could revolutionize floral engineering and gardening trends.
The researchers studied the differences in flower genes between a normal lily and a special double-flowered lily called 'Aphrodite'. They found that in 'Aphrodite', a specific gene related to flower development was less active, which led to the stamens turning into petal-like structures. This change in gene activity may be responsible for the unique appearance of the 'Aphrodite' lily.
