Vitor Pamplona on Nostr: The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress signal. When you mow your ...
The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress signal. When you mow your lawn, the grass releases volatile organic compounds as a defense mechanism. Its believed this might be a way for them to warn other plants of danger or attract beneficial insects.
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