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Scientists Film Plant 'Talking' to Its Neighbor, And The Footage Is Incredible

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Scientists Film Plant 'Talking' to Its Neighbor, And The Footage Is Incredible

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Biodiversity@mander.xyzEnglish · 10 months ago

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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.
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I don’t get it. One plant sends a warning to others - but what’s the action item here? Run away?
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  Usually to ramp up production of alkaloids and other poisons/grazing deterrants.
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  Transfer nutrients to the roots maybe?
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@fossilesque Wow, that looks epic

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