Sound and Communication in Plants: From Internal Vibrations to Environmental Interactions

Dear Colleagues,

Plants are not silent organisms: they generate, transmit, and sometimes perceive sounds and vibrations arising from internal physiological processes or external environmental stimuli. This Special Issue aims to bring together studies exploring sound and communication in plants at all scales—from the biophysical mechanisms of acoustic or vibrational emissions to their possible roles in plant development, stress responses, and interactions with other organisms or the environment. We welcome experimental, theoretical, and review papers on topics including plant bioacoustics, vibrational signaling, acoustic sensing, and methodological innovations for detecting and analyzing plant sounds, both in controlled and natural settings.

Prof. Dr. Laura Arru

Guest Editor

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