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There have been many experiments that test the effects of music on plants, and this amusing TabStart page offers resources that explore the research regarding this intriguing relationship. Also provided here is a fascinating discussion on the effects of people speaking to their plants.
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Which Type of Music Best Stimulates Plant Growth? - This fascinating Miami University research article examines whether music stimulates plant growth, and if so, what type(s) of music cause the most growth.
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Music and Plant Growth - This University of Southern Califnoria research project studied the effects of music and plant growth. The experiment involved 50 seeds and a wide variety of types of music.
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The Effects of Different Types of Music on Plant Growth - This article ties together various research projects and concludes that certain music effects plant growth positively while other music effects it negatively.
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Discussion of the Effect of Music on Plant Growth - This WildFlower.org article explores different research projects on the effects of music on plant growth. The article concludes that the projects cannot demonstrate results; however, the author poses the arguments of both sides.
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Does Talking to Plants Promote Growth? - This Penn State University article wonders if plants respond to people speaking to them. It also discusses the theory that plants respond to the carbon dioxide emitted by talking.
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Do Plants Like Music? - This fun experiment from Michigan State University attempts to find out if plants like music. This resource provides a materials list, procedure instructions, and conclusions of the study.