Scientific literature has shifted the dilemma from “whether plants are able to perceive sound”, to inquiring into “how do they do it?” and “how do they interpret what they hear?” It is already known that the roots can differentiate the sound of running water, or recognize the buzz of pollinators, which they use to optimize pollen production. Through evolution, plants have developed systems of perception, processing, and response to signals from the environment, in order to survive, adapt, and thrive. The comparison between plant and animal biology has become more accepted over time, and the scientific community is now much less hesitant to accept the hypothesis that plants are more intelligent and sensitive to environmental stimuli than previously thought.
