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Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

Tel Aviv University

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of plants with Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows. This course presents an intriguing and scientifically valid look at how plants experience the world, from the colors they see to the sensations they feel. Explore plant senses including sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste, and balance, delving into the latest research in genetics and more. Uncover the parallels between plant and human experiences, revealing surprising similarities that challenge traditional perceptions of plant life.

Intertwining historical studies with cutting-edge modern research, this highly interdisciplinary course will introduce you to basic plant biology, biological research, and the scientific method. As you question life and what defines us as humans, you'll gain a deeper understanding of our connection to nature. Discover the inner workings of plants and their unique experiences, offering a fresh perspective on the natural world we inhabit.

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Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows
Course Modules

Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows comprises seven modules that explore plant biology, senses, and consciousness. From plant vision and smell to touch, balance, memory, and consciousness, this course offers a comprehensive and fascinating study of the plant world.

Introduction

Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows kicks off with an introduction that sets the stage for the exploration of plant biology, senses, and consciousness. From the evolution of plant structure and senses to the scientific process, this module provides a comprehensive foundation for the course.

What a Plant Sees?

Module 2, "What a Plant Sees?" delves into the visual experiences of plants, featuring insights into plant vision, light-activated switches, and the molecular biology of plant vision. Discover how plants perceive and interact with the world through the sense of sight.

What a Plant Smells?

Explore the olfactory world of plants in Module 3, "What a Plant Smells?" Uncover the mechanisms of plant communication, ethylene receptor mechanisms, and examples of plant communication, offering a fascinating look at how plants perceive and respond to scents in their environment.

What a Plant Feels?

Module 4, "What a Plant Feels?" delves into the tactile experiences of plants, uncovering the mechanisms of plant movement, response to touch, and the intriguing question of whether plants feel pain or respond to music. Discover the sensory world of plants beyond sight and smell.

How a Plant Knows Where it is?

Uncover the mechanisms behind how plants perceive and respond to gravity in Module 5, "How a Plant Knows Where it is?" From plant balance and gravitropism to auxin transport and root initiation, this module offers a captivating exploration of how plants navigate and sense their surroundings.

What a Plant Remembers?

Delve into the memory of plants in Module 6, "What a Plant Remembers?" Explore the concepts of short-term and long-term memory, epigenetic heredity, and the intriguing question of whether plants display intelligent memory, offering a unique perspective on plant consciousness.

The Aware Plant

Module 7, "The Aware Plant," offers a captivating conclusion to the course, exploring memory, consciousness, and the intriguing research in plant biology. Uncover the links between plant awareness and food security, offering a thought-provoking conclusion to the course.

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