25 Plants That Literally Talk to Each Other (And How They Do It)

10. Soybeans

Soybean plants engage in a sophisticated underground dialogue. Their roots release chemicals that attract beneficial microbes, supporting healthier growth. At the same time, soybeans are sensitive to stress signals exuded by the roots of neighboring plants.
This root-to-root communication enables soybeans to coordinate their growth patterns and defense responses, adapting to challenges in their shared environment. Such interactions underscore the complexity of plant networks below the surface. See article