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Curious Kids: does music affect how plants grow?

Some people may think it’s nice to listen to music with their plants. But is there any truth to the idea that certain music boosts plant growth?

  • Study by Dorothy Retallack in 1973 found rock music killed plants, classical made them thrive
  • "Plantasia" album released in 1976, claimed to benefit plants
  • Modern studies show mixed results, often flawed methodology

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