Is a plant about to drop the hottest record of the year? Read more here. Oh, and happy April Fools’ Day: Image: Getty
known for some time that plants can talk to one another. Many communicate chemically, both through the air and via their roots—warning each other, for example, of the arrival of herbivorous insects in order to co-ordinate their responses to these pests. Those responses are also often a form of communication, namely a further release of chemicals that recruit predators and parasites of said herbivores. These then solve their summoners’ problems by having lunch.
The obvious place for this new endeavour to start was with the ears of cereal crops. Though not ears in the conventional sense of the word, GeneDupe’s biotechnologists realised that they could be turned into such. Each of the spikes attached to the seeds in an ear of barley, wheat or rye has a resonant frequency that depends, like the note plucked from a harp string, on its length.
The first generation of Fortissimo barley had not involved too much tinkering with the original genetics, so it was to the buzzing of bees that it responded. However, barley’s wind pollination means bees do not bother to visit it. It was therefore necessary to play the sound of bees across the experimental field through a speaker stack, which resulted in numerous complaints from the firm’s neighbours.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Here Are the 14 New Books You Should Read in AprilFrom Curtis Sittenfeld's 'Romantic Comedy' to David Grann's 'The Wager'
Weiterlesen »
Sightings of male walking on A737 not missing Evan Reid, police confirmThe search for missing man Evan Reid continues after sightings of a man walking along the A737 thought to be him were of someone else.
Weiterlesen »
People urged to have their say over proposed new walking and cycling routesPeople will soon be able to share their thoughts about an ambitious proposed network of new and upgraded walking and cycling routes across Shropshire – including new cycle lanes, footpaths, crossings and bridges.
Weiterlesen »
Pol Espargaro out of ICU and walking after violent Portugal MotoGP crashTech3 MotoGP team boss Herve Poncharal has confirmed Pol Espargaro is out of intensive care and able to walk a little following his violent Portugal crash last week.
Weiterlesen »
Pol Espargaro out of ICU and walking after violent Portugal MotoGP crashTech3 MotoGP team boss Herve Poncharal has confirmed Pol Espargaro is out of intensive care and able to walk a little following his violent Portugal crash last week.
Weiterlesen »
Dog owners issued April warning over 'dangerous' incidents in Easter and springA pooch's health and safety is hugely important, so it's vital to keep a few things in mind as April arrives.
Weiterlesen »