To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Plant Intelligence


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Have you ever wondered how plants find enough light and water? How they ward off attacks from predators? It turns out they’re a lot smarter than you realize. Some plants can hear a caterpillar munching on its leaves and then send out distress signals to activate their immune system. Certain flowers can trick bees into pollinating them, even when there’s no pollen. Plants also have memories. And they may even be able to see.

Original Air Date: December 07, 2024

Interviews In This Hour:
Plants don’t have brains, so why are they so smart?How do trees ‘talk’ to each other?

Guests:
Zoë Schlanger, Suzanne Simard


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