Do you really know? Can plants communicate with one another?
Oct 25, 2025
Explore the astonishing world of plant communication! Recent research reveals that plants can emit sounds, especially when stressed. A study from Tel Aviv University recorded ultrasonic clicks that plants produce, challenging the notion of their silence. The sounds can indicate dehydration or injury, revealing a hidden language among flora. Additionally, plants release volatile compounds to attract pollinators and warn neighbors. The discoveries could revolutionize agriculture by improving water efficiency and crop yields!
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Plants Produce Detectable Ultrasound
- Tel Aviv University recorded sounds from plants for the first time, confirming earlier vibration findings.
- The discovery is groundbreaking because it reveals audible ultrasonic clicks previously undocumented.
Ultrasound Explains Why We Don't Hear Plants
- The recorded plant clicks reached volumes comparable to human speech but fell in ultrasonic ranges humans can't hear.
- Specialized microphones in an acoustic box captured these high-frequency sounds between 40 and 80 kilohertz.
Stress Triggers Frequent Plant Clicks
- Researchers placed plants in an acoustic box and recorded them with special microphones while varying stress conditions.
- Dehydrated or cut plants emitted dozens of sounds per hour versus less than one from controls.