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Plants scream when thirsty moths hear them

A new study reveals that plants emit ultrasonic 'screams' when stressed by dehydration, and nearby moths can detect these sounds. The findings could have significant implications for agriculture and pest control, potentially allowing farmers to monitor crop health and influence insect behavior using sound. Although these ultrasonic signals are beyond the range of human hearing, they are perceptible to various insects and other organisms. The research opens up exciting possibilities for managing ecosystems through acoustic cues. #NatureScenery

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Anderson Joshua@anderson_joshua

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Plants scream when thirsty moths hear them

A new study reveals that plants emit ultrasonic 'screams' when stressed by dehydration, and nearby moths can detect these sounds. The findings could have significant implications for agriculture and pest control, potentially allowing farmers to monitor crop health and influence insect behavior using sound. Although these ultrasonic signals are beyond the range of human hearing, they are perceptible to various insects and other organisms. The research opens up exciting possibilities for managing ecosystems through acoustic cues. #NatureScenery

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