More bad news for Ethical Vegans! A new study from the University - TopicsExpress



          

More bad news for Ethical Vegans! A new study from the University of Missouri shows plants can sense when they are being eaten and send out defense mechanisms to try to stop it from happening. The study was carried out on the thale cress, which is closely related to broccoli, kale and mustard greens. Researchers took a precise audio recording of the vibrations a caterpillar makes as it eats the thale cress leaves. They found that when the plants felt or heard “munching vibrations” from the caterpillar, they sent out extra mustard oils, which are mildly toxic. The plants didn’t react when other vibrations were present. * So...for those of you who writhe in guilt when meat is eaten... WHADDA YOU GONNA EAT NOW BUB?!?!? The broccoli is weeping! The cauliflower screams in terror!
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:27:47 +0000

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