KTVZ

OSU study yields a first in fossil research: Seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pine cone

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University research has uncovered the first fossil evidence of a rare botanical condition known as precocious germination in which seeds sprout before leaving the ...
Science Daily

Unique fossil: Seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pine cone

New research has uncovered the first fossil evidence of a rare botanical condition known as precocious germination in which seeds sprout before leaving the fruit. Oregon State University research has ...
WRAL

Amber captures rare plant behavior in an ancient, extinct pine cone

The first fossil evidence of a pine cone sprouting seeds has been preserved in 40 million-year-old amber. Seed germination typically occurs in the ground after a seed has fallen, but several embryonic ...
KOIN 6

Seeds sprouting from 40-million-year-old pinecone in amber

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KOIN) — Researchers with Oregon State University have discovered seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pinecone. The phenomenon is caused by a rare botanical condition called ...
The Columbian

Whitebark pines are in trouble. That means our water supply is, too

Diana Tomback studies whitebark pine across the West in places like the Custer-Gallatin National Forest outside Yellowstone. (E.R. Pansing) Dorena Genetic Resource Center near Cottage Grove, Ore., ...
CNN

Amber captures rare plant behavior in an ancient, extinct pine cone

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The first fossil ...