One winter rye plant can grow over 600 kilometers (372 miles) of roots in one growing season.
Happy accident
Happy accident A natural antifreeze found in the blood of
Antarctic cod allows them to thrive in icy waters. Scientists have
discovered a gene in the fish which, millions of years ago, was
copied incorrectly. This gene allowed the natural antifreeze to
develop from a digestive protein, aiding the fish to adapt to the
freezing waters of the Antarctic. 2 OCTOBER 1999, P. 6
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