How plants talk
Chapter 1
The underground fungal network
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Chapter 2
Airborne chemical distress signals
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Chapter 3
Whispers through roots and electricity
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Chapter 4
The dark side of plant gossip
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YOUR GOAL
Master of How plants talk
Ch 3 · Whispers through roots and electricity
teacher Under the moss, they’re talking on a hidden wire / Sending warnings through the roots to save each other...
Fun Fact
Plant electricity: Plants use glutamate, the same chemical messenger that human brains use, to send electrical signals through their leaves.
Glossary
mycorrhiza (noun)
A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a plant. In 1997, Suzanne Simard proved that different tree species share carbon through these underground fungal links.
A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a plant. In 1997, Suzanne Simard proved that different tree species share carbon through these underground fungal links.
Quiz
What chemical messenger do plants use to trigger electrical waves, which is also found in human brains?
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What percentage of photosynthetic carbon do plant roots release as chemical exudates?
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What acoustic cue did researchers find pea plant roots growing toward in Australian studies?
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What are the electrical waves that travel through a plant's vascular system called?