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SCI & TECH● LOW2h ago · Nov 1, 2026, 7:15 AM

In 1879, Michigan scientists preserved seeds for a cutting-edge experiment: 142 years later, they germinated after spending over a century underground

Clarín · north america

Scientists in Michigan preserved seeds in 1879 for an experiment, and 142 years later, these seeds germinated after being buried for over a century. This demonstrates the remarkable longevity of certain seeds.

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