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The Oldest Grapes in the Americas: Discovery of 60-Million-Year-Old Seeds Unveils Ancient Plant Secrets


Grape fossils in South America show evolution and resilience post-dinosaurs, aiding understanding of current biodiversity shifts. Researchers have discovered fossil grape seeds that range from 60 to 19 million years old in Colombia, Panama, and Peru. One of these species represents the earliest k

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