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  4. The recent record of years old viable seed is of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, discovered during archaeological excavation at King Herod's palace near the dead sea.

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Q. The recent record of __________ years old viable seed is of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, discovered during archaeological excavation at King Herod's palace near the dead sea.

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

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In a few species, seeds lose viability within a few months. Seeds of a large number of species remain alive for several years. Some seeds remain alive for hundreds of years. A recent record of 2000-year-old viable seed is of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, discovered during the archeological excavation at King Herod’s palace near the Dead Sea.