Plants sense and respond to many changes in their environment, both above and below ground.​

Vivent records electrical signals, which are one of several signalling mechanisms used by plants.​

These signals were discovered over 120 years ago but they are complex and hard to record and understand. ​

Specialised electronics and powerful computing means that it is now possible to decode these signals.​

Plant use electrical signals to control growth, development and reproduction and to mount defenses to pests or disease.​

By isolating certain plant responses we can detect specific stimuli. Alternatively we can measure variations to the expected signals to detect plant stress. ​

Plant communication is an exciting and intersting field of study.​