Jesus-era seed is the oldest to germinate – life – 12 June 2008 – New Scientist

29 June 2008 » extremophiles

A date palm seed some 2000 years old – preserved by nothing more than storage in hot and dry conditions – has germinated, making it the oldest seed in the world to do so.

Jesus-era seed is the oldest to germinate – life – 12 June 2008 – New Scientist