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Seeds of many plants can successfully germinate and develop only under conditions furnished by the presence of other plants.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgSeeds of many plants can successfully germinate and develop only under conditions furnished by the presence of other plants.
Dewey points out that many plants require the presence of others to germinate and grow successfully.
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