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Queensland Scientists Have Successfully Created Zombie Avocados – Gizmodo Australia
Queensland scientists have successfully grown avocado trees from frozen stems in a world-first for the field of cryo-preservation.
Queensland scientists have successfully grown avocado trees from frozen stems in a world-first for the field of cryo-preservation.
The team at the University of Queensland (UQ) used liquid nitrogen to freeze two types of avocado cultivars for around two weeks. They then brought the frozen stems back to life to grow small avocado trees.
While it had been used to bring back bananas, grape vines and apples, it hadnt yet been figured out for the humble avocado.
UQ PhD student Chris OBrien, who de…
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