Vol. 10 (1986)
Grand Teton Np Report

Factors Controlling Flavonoid Concentration in Flowers

Ron L. Scogin
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Published 1986-01-01

Abstract

Flavonoid compounds in flowers serve two presently known functions: (1) they act as floral pigments which attract pollinators and (2) they function as a screen for potentially damaging ultraviolet (UV) wavelength radiation. The research I performed at the Research Center reeks to evaluate the relative importance of these two functions between alpine and Jackson Lake-level elevations in Grand Teton National Park.