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Author: Daniel Chamovitz

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

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Language: English

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Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2What a Plant Sees
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Chapter 3What a Plant Smells
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Chapter 4What a Plant Feels
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Chapter 5What a Plant Hears
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Chapter 6How a Plant Knows Where It is
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Chapter 7What a Plant Remembers
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Chapter 8Summary & Review
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Why listen to What a Plant Knows

Listening to the summary audiobook of "What a Plant Knows" by Daniel Chamovitz offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate world of plant perception and behavior. This engaging exploration reveals how plants sense their environment, respond to stimuli, and even communicate with one another. By distilling complex scientific concepts into an accessible format, the summary audiobook allows listeners to appreciate the remarkable capabilities of plants and deepens their understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or simply curious about the natural world, this summary provides valuable insights that can enrich your appreciation for the life forms that surround us.

Author : Daniel Chamovitz

Daniel Chamovitz is a world-class botanist. He once studied at Columbia University and later transferred to The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he received his doctorate in genetics. He served as the Chair of the Department of Plant Sciences at Tel Aviv University in Israel, and is now the President of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. His work on plants and fruit flies has been published in top scientific journals, and this book is the product of many years of work in this field.

Key Insights from What a Plant Knows

  • Plants have a sophisticated sensory perception that allows them to respond to their environment in ways similar to animal behavior. For example, they can sense light, gravity, and even temperature to optimize their growth and survival.
  • Communication among plants occurs not just through chemical signals but also through their root systems, where they can share nutrients and warn each other about threats. This interconnectedness demonstrates a form of social behavior that challenges traditional views of plant independence.
  • The research in 'What a Plant Knows' reveals how plants exhibit memory and experience, enabling them to adapt over time. This challenges the anthropocentric perspective of intelligence, suggesting that cognitive processes are not exclusive to animals but present in the plant kingdom as well.
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