What happens if anesthetized plant?

When we hear of anesthetic immediately think only oblechkavane pain, but the truth is that chemical processes are very complex and not well understood. The mystery deepens when it turns out that not only people and animals can be affected by it, but also plants . Yes, it may be unexpected, but entirely true. The French physiologist Claude Bernard concluded in the 19th century that plants and animals share a common "biological essence" that could be affected by anesthesia.

In a new study of Japanese and European scientists team has shot several plants that have demonstrated the phenomenon etc. Plant fast movement, under the influence of anesthetic chemicals. Sensitive plant mimosa and especially its type Mimosa pudica usually closes its leaves in response to touch. But when it comes into contact with the anesthetic diethyl ether, "anesthetized" plant completely loses its reaction and remains stationary. The normal physical activity resumed until after 7:00. In another similar experiment with susceptible plants lidocaine solution is acted solidification of their leaves. According to scientists reactions probably have something to do with inhibition of action potentials that prevent electrical impulses, which in turn regulate biological functions Plant.

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