Did You Know Plants Can Do Math? These Species Can Actually Count and Remember Numbers

26. Cassava: Counting Root Divisions

Cassava plants demonstrate a remarkable ability to “count” as they regulate the number of storage roots formed underground. This process involves tracking internal developmental cues and is finely tuned by genetic controls.
By optimizing the number of root divisions, cassava maximizes both growth and yield, ensuring the plant’s long-term survival and productivity—a subtle, yet effective display of botanical mathematics.
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