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Transmission of Stimuli in Plants

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THE transmission of stimulation past a discontinuity has been demonstrated in Mimosa by Prof. Ricca and confirmed by Mr. Snow and others. On the other hand, Sir J. C. Bose has stated (NATURE, vol. 115, Jan. 10 and March 28, 1925, and also Proc. R. S., Series B, 98, p. 290) that he was unable to obtain this result.

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BALL, N. Transmission of Stimuli in Plants. Nature 118, 589–590 (1926). https://doi.org/10.1038/118589b0

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