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"Can plants hear?" -- Nobel or IgNobel?
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Plants exhibit a phenomenon known as thigmonasty, where they respond to physical vibrations. This response has been documented in species such as Mimosidae and the Venus flytrap, which reacts to vibrations caused by insects. The concept of plants sensing vibrations was first introduced in the literature in 1963. Despite intriguing findings, there is currently no Nobel Prize recognition for this area of study.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of thigmonasty in plants
- Familiarity with the biology of Mimosidae
- Knowledge of the Venus flytrap's mechanisms
- Basic concepts of plant sensory responses
- Research the mechanisms of thigmonasty in various plant species
- Explore the biology and ecology of Mimosidae
- Investigate the sensory responses of the Venus flytrap
- Study the implications of plant vibration responses on ecological interactions
Botanists, ecologists, plant biologists, and anyone interested in the sensory capabilities of plants.
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Look up thigmosnasty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thigmonasty
Some plants can respond to physical vibration. Vibration that we perceive is both physical and auditory, This was first described for species of Mimosidae. I first encountered it in the literature in 1963. Venus flytrap is a really cool insectivorous plant that responds to vibrations from insects walking in the "trap".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_flytrap
No Nobel prize in the offing AFAIK.
Some plants can respond to physical vibration. Vibration that we perceive is both physical and auditory, This was first described for species of Mimosidae. I first encountered it in the literature in 1963. Venus flytrap is a really cool insectivorous plant that responds to vibrations from insects walking in the "trap".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_flytrap
No Nobel prize in the offing AFAIK.
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jim mcnamara said:
Yes, I just mentioned the Nobel as a contrast to the Ig, not as a literal possibility.Similar threads
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