Organism
Sagebrush
TL;DR
Sagebrush releases VOCs when damaged that neighboring sagebrush plants detect and respond to by preemptively producing defensive compounds before being attacked themselves.
Sagebrush releases VOCs when damaged that neighboring sagebrush plants detect and respond to by preemptively producing defensive compounds before being attacked themselves. This 'neighbor warning' system demonstrates plant-to-plant chemical communication, though evidence remains contested in the scientific literature.
Notable Traits of Sagebrush
- Inter-plant VOC communication
- Preemptive defense induction in neighbors