Participants express fascination with ancient seed germination, with comments about methods like soaking seeds and using plant hormones, reflecting genuine curiosity and technical interest. The tone varies from casual admiration to scientific sharing, indicating moderate engagement without deep controversy or broad societal impact.
AgreementNeither agree nor disagree
The comments do not strongly agree or disagree; some mention germination techniques and curiosity but lack consensus.
InterestHigh interest
Discussions show high curiosity and interest, especially about ancient seed germination and methods used.
EngagementModerate engagement
There is some engagement, such as sharing germination tricks and scientific references, but overall surface-level comments are common.
ImpactNeutral impact
The discussions are somewhat impactful, especially for those interested in botany and seed preservation, yet they are more exploratory than transformative.
Abstract in brief
An ancient date seed from the first century CE, found at Masada, was successfully germinated, and its growth over 26 months resembled that of modern date seedlings, suggesting its viability and the possible role of Dead Sea climate in preserving it.
Genetic analysis revealed high variation compared to current modern date cultivars, indicating it may belong to an extinct date palm population.
The seedling offers valuable insights into historic date cultivation at the Dead Sea, with implications for conservation, seed banking, and potentially modern date palm cultivation practices.]
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Josh Anderson
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@JimBradeen crazy cool! I have had issues germinating passiflora seeds, I might try their tricks. DOI:10.1126/science.1153600
They soaked ancient seeds for two days: 24 hrs water, gibberellic acid sol. 6 hrs, Hormoril T8 solution (NAA+vitaminB1) 6 hrs, & KF-20 organic fertilizer for 12 hrs
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An ancient date seed from the first century CE, found at Masada, was successfully germinated. Its growth resembled modern date seedlings, indicating viability. Genetic analysis suggests it may belong to an extinct date…
Oct 22, 2024 · 36 likes · 20 shares · 4,713 followersView post →
JA
Josh Anderson
@JoshNplantbreed · X
@JimBradeen crazy cool! I have had issues germinating passiflora seeds, I might try their tricks. DOI:10.1126/science.1153600
They soaked ancient seeds for two days: 24 hrs water, gibberellic acid sol. 6 hrs, Hormoril T8 solution (NAA+vitaminB1) 6 hrs, & KF-20 organic fertilizer for 12 hrs
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