An Electrifying View into the Life of Plants: The Plant Electrome
Do living beings need brains to do extraordinary things? The human brain manages many tasks at the same time, from keeping the body working to thinking and dreaming, thanks to the electrical signals it produces. But what about organisms that survive pretty well without brains, like plants? You might be surprised to learn that plants can produce electricity as well, and they use electrical signals for communication, learning, self-preservation, and as a rapid alarm system against potential threats. All this without any brain cells! With scientific equipment, it is possible to study the hidden electrical activity of plants and discover the secrets of their lives in a challenging world. Plant scientists have developed gadgets like those used to study the brain to explore plant electricity. They have made astonishing discoveries about hidden aspects of plant life. Join us in exploring the electrifying world of plants and uncovering their remarkable powers.
Authors
- Gabriela Niemeyer Reissig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0926-4390)
- André Geremia Parise (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2500-6455)
- Gustavo Maia Souza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6754-4860)
- Douglas Antônio Posso
- Thiago Francisco de Carvalho Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0397-2548)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers for Young Minds
- Published
- 2024-12-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2024.1400420
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Plant and Biological Electrophysiology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.60