Scientists Film Plant 'Talking' to Its Neighbor, And The Footage Is Incredible
Scientists Film Plant 'Talking' to Its Neighbor, And The Footage Is Incredible
www.sciencealert.com Scientists Film Plant 'Talking' to Its Neighbor, And The Footage Is Incredible
Imperceptible to us, plants are surrounded by a fine mist of airborne compounds that they use to communicate and protect themselves.
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Good grief. It’s like watching nerve signals in slow motion.
8 0 ReplyI don't get it. One plant sends a warning to others - but what's the action item here? Run away?
4 0 ReplyUsually to ramp up production of alkaloids and other poisons/grazing deterrants.
8 0 ReplyTransfer nutrients to the roots maybe?
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@fossilesque Wow, that looks epic
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