MIT engineers have found the first direct evidence that plant seeds can sense sounds in nature: Rice submerged in shallow water germinated 30% to 40% more quickly when exposed to vibrations from water dripping on the surface. They think other types of seeds may respond similarly.
Source: [MIT Tech Review](https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/06/23/1138288/plants-appear-to-detect-the-patter-of-falling-rain/)