Скачать или смотреть The Smell of Cut Grass: A Plant’s SOS

Fresh-cut grass isn’t just a smell—it’s a cry for help. Gordy uncovers the science behind this iconic scent, showing how plants release green leaf volatiles (GLVs) to warn their neighbors, call in insect reinforcements, and even heal themselves. Plus, learn why humans associate this distress signal with happiness.

Contents:
The surprising truth behind the smell of freshly cut grass
How GLVs help plants defend themselves
Why humans feel good when plants are panicking

Sources:
Karban, R., & Baldwin, I. T. (1997). Induced Responses to Herbivory.
Paré, P. W., & Tumlinson, J. H. (1999). Plant Physiology.
Farag, M. A., et al. (2005). Trends in Plant Science.

Follow @SmartestYearEver on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for daily fascinating facts. Stay curious, stay clever.