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Plant Intelligence

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Ancient Moss Hints at Brain-Like Electrical Networking
science18 days ago

Ancient Moss Hints at Brain-Like Electrical Networking

A study of the feather moss Brachythecium rutabulum records long-term electrical activity in dense mats, uncovering fast, intermediate, and slow spike regimes and evidence of directional signal propagation. While not a human brain, the moss shows a rich electrophysiological repertoire that could underpin information processing and inspire biohybrid sensing applications, challenging the view of moss as a simple organism.

"Scientists Discover Signs of Intelligence in Plants"
science-and-nature2 years ago

"Scientists Discover Signs of Intelligence in Plants"

Cornell scientists have discovered that goldenrod plants exhibit a form of intelligence by sensing nearby plants through far-red light ratios and adapting their responses to herbivores. This adaptive behavior, including emitting chemicals to signal neighboring plants to produce defenses, challenges traditional notions of intelligence and suggests that plants can process environmental information and respond flexibly.