Scientists Discover How Seeds “Hear” the Weather

Scientists Discover How Seeds “Hear” the Weather

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Can sound wake up a seed? Researchers found that the acoustic vibrations of rain jostle gravity-sensing organelles in rice seeds, triggering 40% faster growth.

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Can sound wake up a seed? Researchers found that the acoustic vibrations of rain jostle gravity-sensing organelles in rice seeds, triggering 40% faster growth.

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