Electronic/World Wide Web>Internet Article:  Aiden, (2011), Young Naturalist Awards: The Secret of the Fibonacci Sequence in Trees, American Museum of Natural History, New York, Retrieved on 2011-08-28
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    28 AUG 2011

     Looking to Phyllotaxis for Insights for Solar Cell Arrang...

    My investigation asked the question of whether there is a secret formula in tree design and whether the purpose of the spiral pattern is to collect sunlight better. After doing research, I put together test tools, experiments and design models to investigate how trees collect sunlight. At the end of my research project, I put the pieces of this natural puzzle together, and I discovered the answer. But the best part was that I discovered a new way to increase the efficiency of solar panels at ...
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    Description of an investigation into the arrangement of leaves on trees as they relate to the Fibonacci sequence. Includes a great, brief explanation of Phi and phyllotaxis.

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