Members MsGuy Posted February 21, 2012 Members Posted February 21, 2012 Ok, it ain't got squat to do with gay, but I just find it exceedingly cool scientists have brought back to life seeds frozen for 30,000 years in a squirrel burrow in the Siberian permafrost. Kind of pretty, for a thirty thousand year old plant. Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted February 21, 2012 Members Posted February 21, 2012 Then maybe there is hope for me. Quote
Members MsGuy Posted February 21, 2012 Author Members Posted February 21, 2012 ahahahahaha...my thought also, TY. Quote
Guest hitoallusa Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 MsGuy you shouldn't have revived a flower just for me. You are so romantic. I didn't know you were into flowers. Do you own a garden? Anyways stop buying lottery tickets and let's open up a bed and breakfast with a nice garden together in our retirement. What do you think? Lol Ok, it ain't got squat to do with gay, but I just find it exceedingly cool scientists have brought back to life seeds frozen for 30,000 years in a squirrel burrow in the Siberian permafrost. Kind of pretty, for a thirty thousand year old plant. Quote
Members lookin Posted February 21, 2012 Members Posted February 21, 2012 Interesting. Thanks. Looks like they used a process called micropropagation. Quote
Members MsGuy Posted February 21, 2012 Author Members Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks, Lookin, I was wondering what technique they used. Quote
Guest CharliePS Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Ok, it ain't got squat to do with gay, but I just find it exceedingly cool scientists have brought back to life seeds frozen for 30,000 years in a squirrel burrow in the Siberian permafrost. Kind of pretty, for a thirty thousand year old plant. Achooo!!! Quote