Research suggests plants might be capable of more than we suspect. Some scientists - controversially - describe plants as "intelligent". They argue a better understanding of their capabilities could help us solve some of the world's thorniest problems. Four experts talk to the BBC World Service Inquiry programme about what plants can teach us. Professor Stefano Mancuso, external leads the Internat
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