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Michigan scientist buried seeds in 1879; some still grew142 years later in an experiment lasting to 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, enriching the study's f

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