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Ancient Farmers Accidentally Bred Aggressive “Warrior” Plants

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Ancient Farmers Accidentally Bred Aggressive “Warrior” Plants
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An evolutionary “arms race” for light and space drove the early domestication of wheat, according to new research that could provide new insights into crop design. In a new study led by Dr. Yixiang Shan and Professor Colin Osborne, working with international research partners, scientists examined how wild plants responded to early human cultivation. Their [...]

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