Scientists
have recently found that tree emits sounds when it's finds itself in
risk. We already know that the tree gets the water it needs throw
bundle of xylem. Due to the attractive force between water molecules
within each other and the plant cells, drops of water can reach the
highest top in a tree. But if the land was dry, the interaction pressure
may lead to the breakage of the trunk, this leads to the formation of
gas bubbles that block water flow. This is what's known by cavitation.
This process may cause death for some trees. French scientists have
performed a vitro experiment to prove that process using microphones.
They placed a piece of pine plant in water then evaporated it to have
drought conditions. Scientists have recorded several sounds which are
ultrasounds that the human being can't hear. According to this study, a
device will be designed to receive such sounds from stressed trees to
water them in drought cases. This approach will save many trees
especially in tropical rain forests.Monday, 29 April 2013
Even Trees Are Calling For Rescue
Scientists
have recently found that tree emits sounds when it's finds itself in
risk. We already know that the tree gets the water it needs throw
bundle of xylem. Due to the attractive force between water molecules
within each other and the plant cells, drops of water can reach the
highest top in a tree. But if the land was dry, the interaction pressure
may lead to the breakage of the trunk, this leads to the formation of
gas bubbles that block water flow. This is what's known by cavitation.
This process may cause death for some trees. French scientists have
performed a vitro experiment to prove that process using microphones.
They placed a piece of pine plant in water then evaporated it to have
drought conditions. Scientists have recorded several sounds which are
ultrasounds that the human being can't hear. According to this study, a
device will be designed to receive such sounds from stressed trees to
water them in drought cases. This approach will save many trees
especially in tropical rain forests.
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