The occurrence within a tissue of sectors or clones with differing phenotypes Patchiness; a type of position effect that results when particular loci are contiguous with heterochromatin See position-effect variegation
Refers to patterns of contrasting colors that are assumed to be inherited from the parent material rather than to be the result of poor drainage
The act of variegating or diversifying, or the state of being diversified, by different colors; diversity of colors
The presence of another color other than the main color on the leaf, stem, or petal of a plant For example, green with white stripes on leaves, or green leaves with white edging on ivy
the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered); "my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments"; "he limited his losses by diversification of his product line"
Leaf with more than one colour, usually in an irregular pattern or about the leaf edge
Variegated or mottled glazes are those that do not have a homogeneous solid color or character (i e like a ceramic sink or toilet bowl) Variations in color and texture are highly prized by many ceramists A variety of mechanisms are used to create the variegation These include crystal growth, addition of speckling agents, phase separation, layering, and thickness variation of translucent glazes Click here to read more