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What hormone do plants produce that is thought to promote the formation of leaf veins?
How are the veins in leaves formed?
What is the net flow of auxin in a plant?
What is the purpose of auxin in plants?
What is the role of mechanical stress in leaf vein formation?
What is the relationship between leaf shape and vein patterns?
How do cells in young leaves absorb auxin?
What causes the vibrant hues in autumn leaves?
What are the topics covered in the post 'Perfect Patterns: Science in Autumn Leaves'?
What is the prevailing theory of how leaf venation patterns are formed?
What are the mechanical forces that may act as signals for vein formation?
How do mutations in the micro-RNA signaling pathway affect vein patterns?
What role do micro-RNA molecules play in leaf development?
What is the 'auxin canalization hypothesis'?
What is the purpose of the blog post 'Flower Power: The Physics of Pollination'?