Convex foliations of degree 4 on the complex projective plane (Q2182419)

A singular holomorphic foliation \(\mathcal{F}\) on the complex projective space \(\mathbb{P}^{2}_\mathbb{C}\) is convex if its leaves other than straight lines have no inflection points. In addition, \(\mathcal{F}\) is homogeneous when it is invariant by homotheties (of a suitable affine chart). A foliation of degree \(d\geq 1\) cannot have more than \(3d\) (distinct) invariant lines; if this bound is reached by some \(\mathcal{F}\), then it is reduced convex. The authors show that up to automorphism of \(\mathbb{P}^{2}_\mathbb{C}\) there are five homogeneous convex foliations of degree four on \(\mathbb{P}^{2}_\mathbb{C}\). The 1-forms defining these foliations are provided. Using this result, a partial answer to Problem 9.1 posed in [\textit{D. Marín} et al., Asian J. Math. 17, No. 1, 163--192 (2013; Zbl 1330.53020)] about the classification of reduced convex foliations is provided. Roughly speaking: up to automorphism of \(\mathbb{P}^{2}_\mathbb{C}\), the Fermat foliation and the Hesse pencil are the only reduced convex foliations of degree four.