Plants make popping noises when stressed – scientists

Human ears cannot detect these noises because they are emitted at high frequencies but researchers believe insects, other mammals, and other plants might be able to hear these pops.
Plants make popping noises when stressed – scientists
The researchers recorded healthy and stressed tomato and tobacco plants (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Plants emit sounds – like bubble wrap being popped – when stressed, scientists have found.

Human ears cannot detect these noises because they are emitted at high frequencies but researchers believe insects, other mammals, and other plants might be able to hear these pops.

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