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There are over 25,000 different kinds of orchid plants. Twenty thousand of these live by perching on other plants. A single orchid plant may produce up to 1 million seeds.


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New research suggests that by using better soil conservation techniques, the amount of carbon lost from soil could be decreased. This could help North America to reach its target for reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
21 NOVEMBER 1998, P. 17
New Scientist
21 NOVEMBER 1998, P. 17

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