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Seeds can ‘hear’ the rain–and the sound waves make them grow faster shows MIT study
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Seeds can ‘hear’ the rain–and the sound waves make them grow faster shows MIT study

Isn't it fascinating that seeds can actually sense the sound of rain? A new study from MIT shows that rice seeds sprout faster when they hear rainfall, even while still submerged. The sound waves shake them out of dormancy, prompting quicker germination compared to those that don’t get the same audio treatment. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for understanding how plants interact with their environment.
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