Rice seeds germinate 40% faster when hearing rain
Researchers prove that the sound of rain speeds up rice germination by 40%.
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The fact
In the lab, seeds react to sound even before contact with water.
This mechanism could optimize agricultural techniques and reduce losses.
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Why it matters
Cette découverte ouvre des perspectives pour améliorer les rendements agricoles en exploitant des stimuli naturels, avec des applications potentielles pour d'autres cultures.