60-million-year-old grape seeds found in South America suggest dinosaur extinction allowed grapes to thrive, potentially contributing to wine development.
60 million-year-old grape seeds discovered in South America suggest the extinction of dinosaurs allowed grapes to thrive in the forests, potentially contributing to the development of modern wine. Fossilized grape seeds, the oldest found in the Western Hemisphere, reveal how vines spread following the death of dinosaurs, which may have created denser forests more suitable for grape growth.
July 01, 2024
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