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Climate Change Effect - Plant Not Seen For 60 Million Years Revived

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Somak Adhikari
Somak AdhikariUpdated on Nov 01, 2020, 15:57 IST

Climate change is the real deal. With the negative effects being felt daily, it is a hot topic of discussion. 

It has been brought forward in writing, presentation, TV segments, seminars, conventions, and pop culture.  

While the impact has mainly been anything but good, what is a matter of interest is that some parts of the world have seen positive changes as a result. 

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Case in point, an ancient plant in the UK, not seen in more than 60 million years is emerging because the planet is getting hotter. 

Cycad plants were there when we had dinosaurs. Around 60 million years back, they were common in UK, according to the experts, as per a TNN report. It is believed that the rise in temperature has resulted in their comeback. 

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Cycas revoluta is at present cultivated at the Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight. 

"This is the first female cone out of doors in the United Kingdom. This presents us with an exciting opportunity to transfer pollen and generate seeds for the first time in the United Kingdom for 60 million years," Ventnor's statement said.  

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