So... Uhm... Apparently chopped stalks of Japanese knotweed respond aggressively to microwaves.

I will have to do some experiments with the spare old microwave we have. Outside. On a long extension cord.
https://twitter.com/thebiologistisn/status/1260796311978364929
@drskyskull, have you any idea of the physics going on here?
The botanical specimen under discussion.
It's late and I need to wake up early. I will be exploring this further.
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