Discovery of 60-Million-Year-Old Grape Fossils Links Extinction of Dinosaurs to Spread of Grapes

New research reveals how the demise of dinosaurs allowed grapevines to flourish and spread globally.

Scientists found fossilized grape seeds in South America dating back 19 to 60 million years.
The extinction of dinosaurs led to changes in forest ecosystems, favoring the growth of climbing plants like grapes.
The oldest discovered grape seeds in the Western Hemisphere were found in Colombia, Panama, and Peru.
Researchers used CT scans to confirm the identity of the ancient grape seeds.
The study highlights the complex history of grape evolution and distribution post-dinosaurs.