PLANTS can sing according to biochemist Linda Lang who has released a CD featuring the unique sounds of parsley, mustard and white clover.
Must rush out and buy it.
It came about while she was examining the molecular structure of a herb and found they create their own unique tunes.
The 32-year-old research fellow fed the details into the computer programme and when converted into sound the individual strands of protein formed their own melody.
The 25 minute CD won't exactly be a hit, but it will be useful for teaching future boffins.
I never believed it when I was told flowers cried when they were picked.
Now how can I not?
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