Domestication of Capsicum annuum chile pepper provides insights into crop origin and evolution
Friday, June 19, 2009 - 13:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Without the process of domestication, humans would still be hunters and gatherers, and modern civilization would look very different. Fortunately, for all of us who do not relish the thought of spending our days searching for nuts and berries, early civilizations successfully cultivated many species of animals and plants found in their surroundings. Current studies of the domestication of various species provide a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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