What gives petals their patterns?

May Yeo and Isaac Coven from the Sainsbury Laboratory are exploring the hidden science behind the flowers you love – from the evolution of floral traits to the microbial partnerships that help plants grow.

Their research sheds light on how pollinators and microbes shape the natural world – and why protecting these relationships matters more than ever in a changing climate.

Discover the secrets beneath the petals at the Sainsbury Laboratory exhibit at the RHS - Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, running until 24 May.

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