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Stressed #plants ‘cry’ — and some animals can probably hear them

Fascinating new research using microphones captured ultrasonic crackles from plants that are water-deprived or injured. nature.com/articles/d41586-023… #nature #science

Research showing water-stressed or injured plants emitting high-pitched sounds could have implications for horticultural monitoring. Credit: Lilach Hadany in Nature

Stressed plants ‘cry’ — and some animals can probably hear them

Microphones capture ultrasonic crackles from plants that are water-deprived or injured.
Marris, Emma
#nature #science #plants
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Loukas (They/Them) 🏳️‍⚧️
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This seems like a misleading title. The article says these are just the noises produced by plant stems drying out.
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BearHugger
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BearHugger
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So sad 😞 I wish there was an app which translates what my plant says.
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LaurelEH
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LaurelEH
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When I had my house and a greenhouse I used to play Beethoven and Bach to the plants in the gh to keep them happy. Pretty sure it worked. It kept the gardener happy anyway.
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Paul
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Paul
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Sounds like an episode of Tales of the Unexpected from the early 80s. imdb.com/title/tt0717507/

"Tales of the Unexpected" The Sound Machine (TV Episode 1981) - IMDb

The Sound Machine: Directed by John Gorrie. With Harry Andrews, James Warwick, Margery Mason. Amateur scientist Mr. Klausner invents a sound machine that can detect sounds so quiet he can hear plants.
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Cathy Gellis
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Cathy Gellis
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I feel like that cactus is saying, "And I won't be taking any questions at this time."

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