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Published online 25 July 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020722-6
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Seeds blown away
Wind can carry tree seeds for several kilometres.
Trees rely on wind turbulence to spread their seeds far and wide, researchers have shown.
Seeds scattered on the forest floor have to wait around for a passing eddy.
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