The secret life of plants: how they memorise, communicate, problem solve and socialise

Calling into question the superiority of humans. Stefano Mancuso studies what was once considered laughable – the intelligence and behaviour of plants. "Although new generations of botanists are increasingly embracing plant neurobiology," he says his work remains very contentious in the field. Why? Amy Fleming, from the Guardian, interviews him and delves deeper into the secret life of plants.