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Plant Seeds Do Something Incredible When The Sound of Rain Strikes
MIT researchers found rice seeds exposed to simulated rain germinated up to 37% faster, suggesting plants can sense vibrations before water arrives.
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The sound of rain can work as a warning signal for seeds waiting to germinate.This indicates the work of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the United States. Read more (05/04/2026
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A study conducted by MIT engineers reveals that rice seeds can perceive the vibrations generated by falling raindrops and react to them, awakening from their dormant state to begin germination. The research provides direct evidence that seeds and seedlings can sense and respond to sounds present in nature. Discovery about the sound perception of seeds The researchers, led by Nicholas Makris and Cadine Navarro, demonstrated that seeds do not hear…
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