Human-induced fires sow the seeds of the future | Science News | Scoop.it
From archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com - November 11, 2011 12:52 PM

Scientists found that seeds that were less rounded and coated in thicker protective hairs were more likely to survive fires used to clear scrub.

The study was carried out in an area where natural fires were very rare, allowing the researchers to analyse the impact of human activity.