In this episode of Rooted in Science, our host Charlotte and plant biologist Dr Harvey answer the question of...do plants sleep? Listen to find out!

Here is the transcript:

Host: Welcome back to Rooted in Science! I'm your host, Charlotte. Today we're asking: Do plants sleep? Joining us again is plant biologist Dr. Harvey. Thanks for being here!

Dr. Harvey: Thanks for having me!

Host: Do plants sleep like people do?

Dr. Harvey: Not exactly. Plants don't have brains, so they don't sleep like humans. But they do have a daily cycle of activity and rest.

Host: What happens to plants at night?

Dr. Harvey: They stop photosynthesis because there's no sunlight. Instead, they grow, ...