in botanical evolution, plants change shape, size, color, smell and purpose. each has its own reasons, as certain colors and scents attract certain species. because of natural selection, for botanists, they can use genetics to trace the evolution of plants to a common ancestor, the way we can in the animal kingdom.
but my question is on the evolution of botanical scents. i know that molecule x will produce scent y, but how can we trace smells back to observe how natural odors adapt to the environment?
i understand that certain colors and sizes will grow based on how successful they are at pollinating and how protected they are from the elements, but how smells are created, and how they evolve is something that interests me.
anyone care to explain?
but my question is on the evolution of botanical scents. i know that molecule x will produce scent y, but how can we trace smells back to observe how natural odors adapt to the environment?
i understand that certain colors and sizes will grow based on how successful they are at pollinating and how protected they are from the elements, but how smells are created, and how they evolve is something that interests me.
anyone care to explain?
