Scientists Use , Machine Learning to Discover , Plants Make Sounds.
New research suggests that plants that are thirsty or stressed emit sounds imperceptible to the human ear. .
'New York Post' reports that scientists in Tel Aviv used
special microphones to make recordings of ultrasonic
sounds produced by tomato and tobacco plants. .
'New York Post' reports that scientists in Tel Aviv used
special microphones to make recordings of ultrasonic
sounds produced by tomato and tobacco plants. .
The experiment was conducted
inside a sound-proof box and a greenhouse. .
According to researchers, a machine learning
model was developed to identify
the condition of the plants. .
According to researchers, a machine learning
model was developed to identify
the condition of the plants. .
Based on the sounds detected, the model
was able to identify if the plants
were dehydrated or diseased.
Based on the sounds detected, the model
was able to identify if the plants
were dehydrated or diseased.
We know that vibrometers attached to plants
record vibrations. But do these vibrations
also become airborne soundwaves —
namely sounds that can be
recorded from a distance? , Lilach Hadany, study co-author, via 'New York Post'.
Our study addressed this
question, which researchers have
been debating for many years, Lilach Hadany, study co-author, via 'New York Post'.
The study also included corn, wheat,
cactus and henbit. .
The study also included corn, wheat,
cactus and henbit. .
Our intention was to test whether the plants emit sounds, and whether these sounds are affected in any way by the plant’s condition. Our recordings indicated that the plants in our experiment emitted sounds at frequencies of 40-80 kilohertz, Lilach Hadany, study co-author, via 'New York Post'.
'New York Post' reports that the maximum
detectable frequency to the human
ear is approximately 16 kilohertz.
According to the team's work, unstressed plants usually emit less than one sound per hour, while distressed plants can produce dozens of sounds in the same amount of time.
According to the team's work, unstressed plants usually emit less than one sound per hour, while distressed plants can produce dozens of sounds in the same amount of time