Some Questions I Have

How does the structure of net veination form as a given green leaf grows from the meristem? I.e what is the fate map of cells? Can you write an L-system for it?

What is the to/from flow pattern for a given leaf?

• One specie of water lilly has one leaf that is the outflow leaf, while the others are inflow!
• Energy and water transport pathways probably exist between the cells of a leaf (passing through cell walls) at the "cellular" level of the leaf. Just "up" from this, the vascular system transports. Such pathways provide the fractional dimension above linear leaf structure (2.0).
• using the complexity of these pathways, one should be able to derive a morphology of leaf structure. This morphology would have a better chance of matching the evolutionary development of net venation.
• just now finding good literature, confirming what I've suspected - that hydroscopic pressure (forces in transpiration) have played a role in the evolution of leaf shapes, margins, venation.

Is the first division of the zygote into two daughter cells the division between the right and left halves of the symmetrical body?

How would a particle (or wave front?) behave inside of a square-based pyramid as a function of the angle that the sides make with the base?

What is the name of the fresh scent made by sunlight falling on pine tree bark? It is possibly related to ozone. I have noticed the same scent worn by people, but I have been unable to pinpoint it in a crowd, etc. I think of it as being oxygen-mineral related, but it may be a very light floral scent. Oh-oh, now you are starting to think I'm a little weird.

What are good references to a life-long (cradle-to-grave) curriculum of learning for a well-rounded person? eg: science, math, economics, hygiene, nutrition, ethics, politics, history, literature, grammar, language, music, and so on.

Any references will be appreciated. Drop them in the mailbox: Thanks!

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