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Plants select growth strategies by 'spying' on their neighbors' scents

New research reveals that plants have the ability to detect their neighbors' growth rates through aromatic cues called volatile organic c…

Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated May 28, 2026

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New research reveals that plants have the ability to detect their neighbors' growth rates through aromatic cues called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and subsequently adjust how much energy they invest into their own growth or defense strategies through responsive gene expression.

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