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- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
20 Jun 2023
New research has revealed that plants respond to touch by sending different signals through their cells, shedding new light on the complexity of plant behavior. The study, published in the journal Nature Plants, found that the cells of plants respond differently to touch depending on the intensity and duration of the stimulus.
The research team, led by scientists at the University of California, Davis, used advanced imaging techniques to observe how plants respond to touch. They found that gentle touch triggers a wave of calcium ions, which travel through the plant's cells. In contrast, more intense touch or prolonged touch causes the release of another signaling molecule, called adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
The findings suggest that plants are capable of much more sophisticated communication and behavior than previously thought. In addition to responding to touch, plants are known to communicate with each other through chemical signals in their roots and leaves. They also respond to changes in their environment, such as changes in temperature or light.
The researchers hope that their findings will help to improve our understanding of plant behavior and could lead to new ways to enhance plant growth and productivity. They also suggest that the study could have implications for the development of new technologies in the fields of agriculture and environmental monitoring.
