Plant Communication Systems

It sounds like a quiet forest out there, but beneath the surface and in the gentle breeze, plants are actually engaged in a constant, dramatic chatter. They don't have voices, but they use a complex web of airborne chemicals and underground fungal networks to warn each other of danger, call for help, and even share food.

To help us explore this silent symphony, I'm pulling together some of the latest scientific research on botanical networks and chemical signals.

First, I'd love to know what kind of journey you want to take through this green world.

Please choose how deeply you'd like to dive into the science of plant communication: