De groei van planten die wordt beïnvloed door wind, aanraking, trillingen wordt 'Thigmomorphogenesis' genoemd. Als muziek de groei en smaak aantoonbaar duidelijk verbetert, dan was dit allang op grote schaal wereldwijd toegepast.
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The idea that music can influence the growth of plants has been a topic of interest for a long time. While the scientific evidence is not definitive, there are studies and observations that suggest music may have some effects on plant growth. Here are some key points:
Sound Vibrations: Plants do not "hear" in the way humans or animals do, but they can respond to sound vibrations. Sound waves can cause tiny movements in plant cells, which might stimulate growth.
Studies and Experiments:
Some studies have shown that plants exposed to music, especially classical music or sounds with specific frequencies, tend to grow better than plants that are not exposed to music or are exposed to harsh sounds like heavy metal or loud noise.
A famous experiment by Dorothy Retallack in the 1970s found that plants exposed to soothing music (like classical or jazz) grew better and were healthier compared to those exposed to harsher sounds (like rock music) or no music at all.
Other studies have suggested that the rhythm and frequency of the sound might be more important than the type of music.
Possible Mechanisms:
Enhanced Growth: It's hypothesized that music or sound waves might stimulate growth by enhancing nutrient uptake, increasing photosynthesis, or influencing the plant’s hormone levels.
Stress Reduction: Certain types of sound could reduce plant stress, similar to how some environmental factors (like temperature or light) influence plant growth.
Skepticism and Challenges:
Not all studies agree, and some researchers have found no significant effects of music on plant growth, pointing out flaws in experimental design or the difficulty in controlling all variables.
Critics argue that the perceived effects might be due to other environmental factors inadvertently associated with the playing of music, such as vibrations from speakers or differences in temperature.
Types of Music: If music does affect plant growth, it seems that gentler, rhythmic, and harmonic sounds are more beneficial than loud, erratic, or dissonant sounds.
Overall, while there is some intriguing evidence that music might influence plant growth, the scientific community has not reached a consensus. More controlled, rigorous studies are needed to fully understand how and why plants might respond to music.