A century-long experiment with buried seeds

I find it absolutely fascinating that a botanist named William James Beal started an experiment back in 1879 that is still running today. He buried bottles of seeds to see how long they could stay viable, and scientists are still digging them up every twenty years to test them. It is such a brilliant way to learn about nature, and it actually helps us understand how to protect our future food supply. And here is the thing - they even do the digging in the middle of the night to keep the seeds safe from sunlight. It really shows how much patience and dedication can teach us about the world.

A century-long experiment with buried seeds Een eeuwenoud experiment met begraven zaden Une expérience séculaire avec des graines enterrées

A century-long experiment with buried seeds