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Insects can hear when plants talk, finds groundbreaking study

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ()
Israeli researchers have discovered that stressed tomato plants emit ultrasonic sounds, inaudible to humans but detectable by moths. These sounds, triggered by dehydration or damage, cause moths to avoid laying eggs on distressed plants. The groundbreaking study reveals a new layer of plant-insect communication, potentially revolutionizing agriculture by offering innovative, eco-friendly pest control methods.
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