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Germination, genetics, and growth of an ancient date seed.

Science (New York, N.Y.) - 13 Jun 2008

Sallon Sarah, Solowey Elaine, Cohen Yuval, Korchinsky Raia, Egli Markus, Woodhatch Ivan, Simchoni Orit, Kislev Mordechai

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An ancient date seed (Phoenix dactylifera L.) excavated from Masada and radiocarbon-dated to the first century Common Era was germinated. Climatic conditions at the Dead Sea may have contributed to the longevity of this oldest, directly dated, viable seed. Growth and development of the seedling over 26 months was compatible with normal date seedlings propagated from modern seeds. Preliminary molecular...

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PMID: 18556553
DOI: 10.1126/science.1153600

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