Sound waves, as mechanical stimuli, have emerged as a versatile means to modulate plant physiology, growth and defence. At audible and ultrasonic frequencies, these vibrations can influence seed ...

The ability of natural environmental sound to stimulate seeds and seedlings sufficiently to foster growth has not been previously demonstrated or quantified. To study ...

There’s an old Japanese phrase: “Falling rain awakens the soil.” After a recent study and its revelations, that line feels far more literal. As per a new study, it turns out that seeds aren’t hearing ...