Plant Seeds Do Something When the Sound of Rain Strikes

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Seeds can sense rain vibrations, accelerating germination as an adaptation for survival.
Experiments with rice seeds show simulated rainstorms increased germination rates by up to 37%, linked to statolith displacement.
Acoustic vibrations from raindrops are amplified in water, creating pressures comparable to a jet engine for nearby seeds.
The study suggests this response may be common in plants, with rice chosen for its underwater growth and gravitropism similarities.

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