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ScienceMIT Tech Reviewabout 7 hours ago
Plants appear to detect the patter of falling rainMIT engineers found that rice seeds germinated 30% to 40% faster when exposed to vibrations from dripping water. The sound waves dislodge statoliths, signaling seeds to sprout. This suggests seeds can detect sound to optimize growth depth.
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