What a Plant Knows
Author | : Daniel Chamovitz |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2012-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780740621 |
ISBN-13 | : 178074062X |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A captivating journey into the inner lives of plants – from the colours they see to the schedules they keep How does a Venus flytrap know when to snap shut? Can an orchid get jet lag? Does a tomato plant feel pain when you pluck a fruit from its vines? And does your favourite fern care whether you play Bach or the Beatles? Combining cutting-edge research with lively storytelling, biologist Daniel Chamovitz explores how plants experience our shared Earth – through sight, smell, touch, hearing, memory, and even awareness. Whether you are a green thumb, a science buff, a vegetarian, or simply a nature lover, this rare inside look at the life of plants will surprise and delight.