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Science & ResearchAug 30, 2026

Circadian entrainment and gating in a natural plant population

Circadian clocks coordinate physiology, development and behaviour with cycles of day and night, which contributes to organismal fitness.

Circadian clocks coordinate physiology, development and behaviour with cycles of day and night, which contributes to organismal fitness. For this to occur, the circadian clock must be aligned with the natural daily fluctuations in the environmental conditions. Here, we…

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