How a single grain shaped nine millennia of human history
In short: Explore the 9,000-year journey of maize, from its early domestication to its profound impact on the evolution of global agriculture.
This lesson traces the domestication of corn, also known as maize, over a span of 9,000 years. It examines how this specific crop transformed agricultural practices across the globe.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: The history of the world according to corn - Chris A. Kniesly
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