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Plants appear to detect the patter of falling rain
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MIT engineers have found the first direct evidence that plant seeds can sense sounds in nature: Rice submerged in shallow water germinated 30% to 40% more quick
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Plants appear to detect the patter of falling rain
MIT Tech Review•Jun 23, 2026
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