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Seeds can sense sounds of rain to germinate 40% faster

We tend to think of seeds as passive objects waiting blindly for water and warmth. It turns out they are actively listening, ...
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Seeds Can ‘Hear’ the Rain–And the Sound Waves Make Them Grow Faster Shows MIT Study

MIT demonstrates that seeds sense the sound of rainfall—and sprout faster even while still beneath the surface.
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Seeds can sense the sound of falling raindrops, MIT study finds

Rain does more than soak the ground. For some seeds, it may also act like an alarm clock. MIT engineers have found evidence ...