Novel Electric Signals In Plants Induced By Wounding Plant
Monday, March 9, 2009 - 11:50
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have discovered a new form of electrical signaling in different plant species. This electrical signal -- called "system potential" -- is induced by wounding of the plant tissue and then passed from leaf to leaf.
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