RAND KHALID
9G
TEACHER MEHMET FATIH
THE GOLDEN
RAT I O I N P L A N T S
A Natural Mathematical
Beauty
INTRODUCTION TO
T H E G O L D E N RAT I O
What is the Golden Ratio?
The Golden Ratio is a special number:
1.618
Also called Phi (Φ)
It appears when two parts of a whole
have a ratio where the smaller part
relates to the larger part in the same
way the larger part relates to the whole.
Formula: a over b = a + b over a =
Phii (Φ)
THE GOLDEN
RAT I O I N N AT U R E
Where Can We Find
the Golden Ratio?
The Golden Ratio is
found in many natural
structures:
• Plants
• Animals
• Shells
• Galaxies
G O L D E N RAT I O I N P L A N T S
Golden Ratio in Plants
Plants often grow in a way that
follows the Golden Ratio, like:
• The arrangement of leaves on a
stem (phyllotaxis)
• The number of petals in flowers
• The spiral patterns in seeds and
fruit
• The growth patterns of branches
FIBONACCI
SEQUENCE AND
PLANTS
Fibonacci Sequence in Plants
The Fibonacci Sequence is closely
related to the Golden Ratio.
Sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ...
The number of petals in flowers, the
arrangement of seeds in fruits, and the
branching of trees often follow this
sequence.
As the numbers grow, the ratio
between successive Fibonacci numbers
approaches the Golden Ratio.
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EXAMPLES IN
N AT U R E
Real-Life Examples of the
Golden Ratio in Plants
Sunflower Seeds: The spiral
arrangement of seeds follows
the Golden Ratio.
Pinecones: The spiral pattern
of scales is often in the
Fibonacci sequence.
Cacti and Cones: The
arrangement of spikes and
scales also shows a spiral
pattern.
Flowers: Petals of flowers like
lilies (3 petals), daisies (21
petals), etc.
HOW DOES THE
G O L D E N RAT I O
HELP PLANTS?
Why is the Golden Ratio
Important?
The Golden Ratio helps
plants:
Maximize space for each
leaf to get sunlight.
Optimize the packing of
seeds in fruits for better
growth.
Ensure efficient use of
resources.
THANKS
