Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur researchers discover plant hydraulics create daily electric potential tied to circadian rhythm, potentially harnessed as renewable energy source.
In a study from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, researchers found that plant hydraulics create streaming electric potential, or voltage, in sync with their biological clock. This daily cycle, driven by the movement of fluids from roots to plant stems and leaves, could be harnessed as a renewable energy source. The electric potential changes are tied to the plant's circadian rhythm, which causes adjustments day and night.
May 28, 2024
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