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The biggest and heaviest seed in the world is that of the Seychelles coconut. It can weigh as much as 30 kilograms (66 pounds).


Seeds of change


Seeds of change
The world's first seed breeding program, which will help farmers produce foods grown from organic seeds, has been announced in London. Researchers will use hybrids of modern crop seeds and will seek out traits which increase flavour, vitamin content and better adaptation to farming.
29 JANUARY 2000, P. 12
New Scientist
29 JANUARY 2000, P. 12

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