Plant touch video 2 (VIDEO)
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A microscopic view of what happens when a single cell of a thale cress plant is touched by a fine glass rod. When the touch is first applied (01:33) the cell sends a slow calcium signal wave to other cells. When the touch is released, a faster wave is created (06:45).
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Washington State University, copyright Nature Plants
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