India Origin of Jamun Dating 80 Million Years

Study by Birbal Sahni Institute reveals India as origin of Jamun genus Syzygium ~80 million years ago.
Discovery of 11 Early Miocene fossil leaves (20 million years ago) rewrites plant evolutionary history.
Research re-examined fossil records showing Syzygium presence in India since early Eocene (55 million years ago).
Findings published in Journal of Palaeogeography contribute to biodiversity conservation and climate predictions.