Is it true that stepping on the cucumber plants may cause the fruits to go sour?

07 July 2014 0 7K Report

This affirmation is claimed by many farmers in my hometown. Although I've seen no scientific evidence in bibliography, it seems sound to me since many plants reacts to mechanical stress by synthesizing defence products.

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