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Activity Discussion Environment Plants Reply To: Plants

  • Amrapali Niungare

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    September 5, 2024 at 12:20 pm

    Plants don’t “hear” in the way animals do, as they lack ears and a nervous system. However, research suggests that they can sense vibrations and may respond to sound in various ways. Here are a few key points:

    Vibration Sensitivity: Some studies indicate that plants can detect vibrations in their environment, which could include sounds. For example, certain plants have shown growth responses to specific frequencies.

    Response to Sound: Experiments have shown that plants may respond to music or other sounds by altering their growth patterns. Some researchers suggest that sound waves might stimulate certain cellular processes.

    Communication: Plants can communicate with each other through chemical signals and may also respond to the sounds made by herbivores or other environmental stresses, potentially triggering defensive mechanisms.

    Environmental Interaction: While not “hearing,” plants can sense changes in their environment, such as light, gravity, and touch, which all play a role in their growth and survival.

    Overall, while plants don’t hear like animals, they do have mechanisms to sense and respond to sound vibrations in their environment.