145-year-old shipwreck rye seeds to be used for historic whiskey production
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Scientists recovered 145-year-old rye seeds from a Lake Huron shipwreck and plan to use them for whiskey production. The "Bentley rye" seeds, retrieved from the sunken schooner James R. Bentley, are being studied at Michigan State University using genome sequencing to revive the historic variety. Researchers aim to combine Bentley rye's genetic material with Rosen rye to create a new crop for whiskey production, potentially boosting agrotourism and creating new markets for Michigan-grown rye.
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