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dixiegrrrrl

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2. I think the word "language" is appropriate.

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Fri Aug 15, 2014, 11:20 AM

Aug 2014

"thousands upon thousands of mRNA molecules were being exchanged between both plants, creating this open dialogue between the species that allows them to freely communicate."

If 2 things "communicate" they have do so in a "language" of some sort.

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Plants may use language to communicate with each other, Virginia Tech researcher finds [View all] n2doc Aug 2014 OP

This is really interesting research, but I don't think the word "language" applies to enough Aug 2014 #1

I think the word "language" is appropriate. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2014 #2

I'm certain that they do. COLGATE4 Aug 2014 #3

If that isn't plant to plant communication, I don't know what is. AlbertCat Aug 2014 #4

Sure, cuz there Murkan plants! nt COLGATE4 Aug 2014 #5

�What exactly are they telling each other?�.� AlbertCat Aug 2014 #6

Eukaryotic cells do modify mRNA. Jim__ Aug 2014 #7

Frank: Bob, so, how are the leaves today? Javaman Aug 2014 #8