Why This Scientist Buried 20 Secret Bottles | The Beal Seed Experiment

More than 140 years ago, a scientist buried 20 bottles in a secret location under Michigan State University. Today, we're still digging them up - and learning about everything from agriculture to ecosystem restoration along the way. Welcome to the Beal Seed Experiment.
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Here are some of my key research sources about the Beal Seed Experiment, soil seed banks, how things like winter affect germination, and the other plant biology topics I touched on in this video:
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