Plants speak. But can we hear them? We cannot because they make sound at the frequencies of 20-250 kilohertz. (The maximum frequency detected by a human adult is only upto about 16 kilohertz).
A new study has revealed that while we may not be able to hear them, they speak, especially when they are stressed.
For long we have known this. And now we have yet another proof.
Researchers at Israel's Tel Aviv University have, for the first time, recorded and analysed sounds of the plants -- "These sounds resemble those of popping of popcorn, and are emitted at a volume similar to human speech, but at higher frequencies, beyond the hearing range of the human ear."
The study was done on tomato and tobacco plants, wheat, corn, cactus and henbit plants.
This is how the experiment was conducted
This story is from the July 2023 edition of Woman's Era.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 2023 edition of Woman's Era.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
English Today
A tool for communication, not a mark of status.
ECO-CONSCIOUS Living
Sustainable choices for a brighter tomorrow.
A Serene Escape in Slovenia
The enchantment of Lake Bled.
Pseudo-Liberalism
When actions don't match beliefs. By Shivani
MANIPUR ON FIRE
The women bearing the brunt of ethnic strife.
Father's Love
In a quiet town by the shimmering sea, Lived a father, kind and wise as could be. With hands rough and worn from years of toil, He worked each day, turning earth's rich soil.
Kaka
A Word Across Worlds.
Echoes of a Peepani
A journey through time into my childhood.
Tasting The Future
Food and drink choices of the millennials.
NEED OF THE HOUR
Revolutionary change - is required!
