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In Britain, scientists have found a 150-year seeds plants

В Британии ученые нашли 150-летние семена растенияThe find was discovered on the bottom of the lake

British scientists have discovered at the bottom of reservoirs, which for nearly 150 years, the seeds have retained the ability to germinate. Scientists call them “plants zombies”.

We are talking about a fairly ancient seeds that have been preserved in the so-called transparent ponds, representing the traces of the agricultural activities of a century ago.

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Investigating bottom sediments of these ponds, particularly in the County of Norfolk, experts have found a seed that, as shown by specialized tests, about one hundred and fifty years.

Most surprising in this story is the fact that the seeds, contrary to the initial findings of scientists, was “alive”.

“It’s just incredible — after one hundred and fifty years at the bottom, these seeds can still germinate! These “plants zombies”! All this time they were in a kind of hibernation, and now, we can say alive,” — say the authors of the opening, the staff at University College London.

Now scientists plan to germinate the seeds was found and observe the result. The discovery promises new knowledge about the history of agriculture.

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