October 2000 PMID 11034200

Phytochromes and light signal perception by plants--an emerging synthesis.

H Smith

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The discussions highlight curiosity about plant light sensing, with comments like 'plants can see light' and playful remarks about plants 'seeing' visually, which reflect a mix of scientific interest and humor. The tone varies from casual skepticism to informational insights, indicating that the article encourages readers to rethink plant perception and inspires further exploration of biological mechanisms.

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Most discussions acknowledge the scientific findings about plant light perception, with some expressing playful skepticism about plant 'vision'.

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Participants show moderate curiosity about the subject, often linking it to broader ideas like plant awareness or communication.

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Abstract in brief

Phytochromes are specialized proteins in plants that act as light sensors, crucial for detecting environmental light changes, much like how animals rely on vision.
These proteins originated from photosynthetic bacteria and have evolved complex mechanisms to monitor different light conditions, aiding plant survival and adaptation.
Recent research into how phytochromes work at a molecular level is enhancing our understanding of plant biology and the evolutionary significance of light perception systems.

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ErikPir

@ErikPir · X

@qikipedia Right, because plants can see: https://t.co/4Cjz9MOh3Y

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Eluem

@Eluem · X

@mariaforx @BecomingCaptain Even trees are more aware than rocks, so that's absolutely not accurate: https://t.co/qqpidtGXLW Fungi can communicate isn't their own language..

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Jordan Heath

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Crystalwizard

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MinuteEarth (also on BlueSky)

@MinuteEarth · X

Plants can see light - they grow towards it after all. BUT they see other colors too, which helps them recognize competitors. More in our latest video: https://t.co/k92LYclaek https://t.co/WNUE43xnxS

Jul 5, 2024 · 1 like · 55,406 followers View post →