Ocupation: Teacher
Life: b. July 4, 1951
Birthday: July 4
Yes, all of life is sacred, including plants; and yes, there is research that demonstrates that plants have feelings - they feel it when their leaves or stems are ripped - and there is scientific evidence that while plants do not have brains and nervous systems like animals, they nevertheless actively work to ensure their survival - they want to live, thrive, reproduce, evolve.
source: "Sharon Gannon on Veganism". jivamuktiyoga.com. November 16, 2016.
topic: Animal, Feelings, Brain, Scientific Evidence