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Michigan seed experiment began in 1879 and is set to run until 2100

In a remarkable exploration of seed dormancy, William James Beal's 1879 experiment revealed astonishing results when researchers discovered viable seeds in 2021, 142 years later. This included a surprising hybrid moth mullein detected through DNA analysis, en…

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Times of IndiaMichigan seed experiment began in 1879 and is set to run until 2100Times of IndiaMichigan seed experiment began in 1879 and is set to run until 2100
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