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Seeds can detect the sound of rain, which may influence their growth patterns.

SciencePlant BiologyApr 23, 2026score 0.282 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a study suggesting that seeds can 'hear' the sound of rain, which may influence their growth. The post includes a humorous twist referencing ears of corn, and another user shares the same study link.

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Seeds can detect the sound of rain, which may influence their growth patterns.
Parent: ScienceEntity: Plant CommunicationImpact: positiveDate: Apr 23, 2026Target: Seeds can detect the sound of rain, which may influence their growth patterns.

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"Seeds can 'hear' the sound of rain, new study suggests" — maybe that's why they're ears of corn. ☔ 🌽🌽 https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-04-23/plants-rain-sound-study-seeds/106585020 #DadJoke #science
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Seeds can 'hear' the sound of rain, new study suggests - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-04-23/plants-rain-sound-study-seeds/106585020
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Seeds can ‘hear’ the sound of rain, new study suggests Plant seeds may be able to “hear” the sound of rain, and use it to time when to… #NewsBeep #News #Science #AU #Australia #Botany #Canseedssensesound? #drops #grow #hear #PlantScience #Plants #rain #SEEDS #Sound #Vibrations https://www.newsbeep.com/au/625130/
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