Oldest viable seed
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oldest-viable-seed-163-4066331
title:
Oldest viable seed
text:
There have been several seeds known at different times as the oldest viable seed. Dormancy allows seeds to survive for extended periods, which can aid in seed dispersal and spread out the growth and establishment of seedlings, increasing the likelihood that some of the next generations survive if conditions are not suitable for seedling establishment. Over time, seeds lose viability, which is the ability to initiate metabolic activity, cellular growth, and germination. Seeds have many cells and
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encyclopedia
description:
Oldest seed known to have grown into a full plant
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oldest_viable_seed
date created:
2007-02-10T00:43:30Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T06:33:44Z
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13
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