Published March 8, 2026 | Version 5.0
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PMM — Version 5.0 (FINAL)

Description

This research presents the Plant Memory Model (PMM) v5.0, a refined theoretical framework designed to quantify how plants retain and decay environmental stress information. Moving from a conceptual 20% accuracy in version 1.0, this final version achieves an estimated 88–92% accuracy by integrating data from 12 peer-reviewed scientific papers.

Key Features of PMM v5.0:

 * Synergistic Interaction (k): Quantifies combined stressors (e.g., Drought + Heat) using a non-additive coefficient (k=1.3–1.6), moving beyond simple multiplication.

 * Recovery Factor (rho_RNA): A physics-based first-order decay law calibrated with mRNA half-life data to model memory reset.

 * Multi-Stimulus Threshold (\theta): Defined values for electrical (1.3–1.5 V), mechanical (0.19 mN), and chemical (1–10 µM ABA) triggers.

 * Comprehensive Decay (D_{type}): Calibrated rates for calcium signaling, histone marks (H3K4me3), and epigenetic methylation.

Conclusion:

PMM v5.0 provides a mathematical foundation for predicting plant priming and stress responses, making it a "lab-ready" model for agricultural and biological research.

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