That roots can sense running water was news to me a few years ago but science states there are things dumber than a root.
Study reveals plants 'listen' to find sources of water
Study reveals plants 'listen' to find sources of water
April 11, 2017, University of Western Australia
Study reveals plants 'listen' to find sources of water
Credit: University of Western Australia
A study led by The University of Western Australia has found plants have far more complex and developed senses than we thought with the ability to detect and respond to sounds to find water, and ultimately survive.
In the study "Tuned in: plant roots use sound to locate water" published in Oecologia, UWA researchers found that plants can sense sound vibrations from running water moving through pipes or in the soil, to help their roots move towards the source of water. The study also revealed that plants do not like certain noises and will move away from particular sounds.
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Study reveals plants 'listen' to find sources of water