Is there a scientific basis for playing music to plants?

[danago]

While i am studying i have been working part time at a market selling fruits and vegetables. I recently found out that the capsicum supplier actually plays music to his plants.

I'm not sure if this is going to sound like a stupid question, but does this somehow affect their growth? Is there any merit in playing music to something that can't think, or is it in the psychology of the grower?

Any input is greatly appreciated

P.S. They are very good capsicums! However, he does grow them in a greenhouse under a controlled temperature, so i don't think i can attribute their quality solely to the music

 

[tiny-tim]

i think it's invisible-to-the-naked-eye insects which respond to the music, and dance around on the plants, stimulating their growth.

 

[danago]

i think it's invisible-to-the-naked-eye insects which respond to the music, and dance around on the plants, stimulating their growth.

Haha i guess those insects sure know how to throw wild dance parties I bet they have disco lights and all

 

[tiny-tim]

and deely boppers!

 

[danago]

and deely boppers!

I won't lie...i had to search Wikipedia for what a deely bobber was, but yes i bet they have those too

 

[tiny-tim]

essential wear for jitterbugs!

 

[Pythagorean]

Dorothy Retallack seemed to think so, but I've no idea if her experiment was ever reproduced.

 

[mishrashubham]

One of the first people to research on the subject was Scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose, though he concentrated more on plant feelings.

And if I remember correctly, Mythbusters also had an episode on this.

edit: found the episode. It says it is plausible. But I don't know if it is a proper experiment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MythBusters_(2004_season)#Talking_to_Plants

 

[danago]

essential wear for jitterbugs!

Indeed

Dorothy Retallack seemed to think so, but I've no idea if her experiment was ever reproduced.

One of the first people to research on the subject was Scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose, though he concentrated more on plant feelings.

And if I remember correctly, Mythbusters also had an episode on this.

edit: found the episode. It says it is plausible. But I don't know if it is a proper experiment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MythBusters_(2004_season)#Talking_to_Plants

Thanks for the replies! I will have a look into those names and see what i can find