Diagram illustrating how plants sense light from multiple directions to guide growth

Study reveals plants use local light sensing to guide growth direction

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A study from Tel Aviv University shows that plants can integrate light from multiple directions to determine their growth direction. This process occurs through local sensing along the stem, without requiring a brain or centralized processing. The findings suggest plants may experience 'optical illusions' influencing their growth patterns.

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