New study finds plants ‘scream’ when stressed or injured, raising questions about communication

Plants emit ultrasonic screams when stressed: Study

Vegetarians may be unsettled to learn that while bloodless, their groceries went out screaming. Scientists have long known that plants have the capacity to exhibit changes in their phenotypes in response to stress. Some plants can, for instance, wilt, change color, or release volatile organic compounds. Apparently they can cry, too. A new study published Thursday in the peer-reviewed journal Cell revealed that stressed plants make informative so…

Major breakthrough: When stressed, plants emit sounds humans can't hear

For the first time in the world, Tel Aviv University researchers recorded and analysed different noises made by plants. The click-like noises, which sound like popcorn popping, are produced at...

Plants emit a "rather noisy" cry for help when under stress, scientists find

And if you listen closely, the type of sound the plant is making could tell you what's wrong.

Stressed plants emit sounds that can be heard by animals, new study finds

The stressed plants created a type of popping and clicking sound, which researchers said the frequency of these noises is too high for humans to detect - but these sounds can possibly be heard by other plants and mammals.

Do plants “talk”? Study shows that they emit sounds, especially when they are “under stress”

Researchers recorded sounds, imperceptible to humans, made by plants, especially when they have lesions or are dehydrated. Some animals will be able to hear them.

Plants scream when stressed or hurt — they’re ‘rather noisy’: study

When thirsty or stressed, plants emit popping sounds undetectable to the human ear, according to research published Thursday in the journal Cell.