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Common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) colour variation
Common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) colour variation. Illustration from Erwin Baur, Einf in die experimentelle Vererbungslehre. Date: 1919
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Antirrhinum Common Erwin Majus Snapdragon Variation 1919 Baur
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Common Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) Colour Variation: An Illustrative Exploration into the Genetic Complexity of Flower Colours, as Depicted in Erwin Baur's "Einführung in die experimentelle Vererbungslehre" (Introduction to Experimental Heredity), 1919. This illustration by Erwin Baur, published in his seminal work "Einführung in die experimentelle Vererbungslehre" (Introduction to Experimental Heredity) in 1919, showcases the stunning colour variation found in Common Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus). The Common Snapdragon is a popular garden plant known for its distinctive, elongated, and two-lipped flowers. The illustration highlights the diverse range of colours that can be observed in this species, from the classic red and yellow, to the less common pink, white, and bi-coloured varieties. Baur's illustration serves as a testament to the complex genetic underpinnings of flower colour. At the time, the study of genetic inheritance was in its infancy, and the discovery of the molecular basis for these variations was still decades away. Nevertheless, Baur's work laid the groundwork for future research into the genetics of flower colour and the role of genes in determining phenotypic traits. The Common Snapdragon's colour variation is due to the expression of different alleles at the loci responsible for flower pigmentation. These alleles can result in the production of various pigments, such as anthocyanins and carotenoids, which give rise to the red, yellow, pink, and white colours observed in the flowers. The intricacies of these genetic interactions continue to fascinate scientists and hobbyists alike, and the Common Snapdragon remains an important model organism in the study of plant genetics and development.
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