Seed size points to climate impact


	Seed size points to climate impact

pokkets

10-22-2008 8:38 PM

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10-23-2008 12:39 PM

masbury

Interesting! That would explain why corn - a central American crop - would have large "seeds."

10-23-2008 5:25 PM

The REAL Napster

Plants closer to the equator also receive more sunlight. More sunlight plus favorable growing conditions (temp, soil and water) equals bigger seeds. As the growing conditions decline. so does the fruit and seeds. Of course most farmers have known this for years now.

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