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    How Humans Domesticated Just About Everything – Video

    The video explores how humans have domesticated various plants and animals, resulting in many different varieties of the same species.
    By Daniel VolFebruary 17, 2023Updated:February 28, 20232 Mins Read
    umans have domesticated various plants and animals, resulting in many different varieties of the same species

    The focus is on Brassica oleracea, a plant that humans have transformed into many of the distinctive greens we know today, such as broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts. The plant has undergone genomic events during its evolution, resulting in a great deal of genetic variation and the ability for humans to selectively breed different varieties.

    The video explores the history of how humans have shaped this plant, from its earliest cultivation to the present day, and how this research could help make our food supply more diverse and nutritious.

    It is interesting how genetic diversity within a species can lead to such variation in appearance and flavor, yet still maintain certain similarities. In the case of apples, many varieties have been selectively bred over time for specific traits such as sweetness, crispness, and texture. This has resulted in a wide range of apple varieties, but many still share certain characteristics and overall flavor profiles.

    Brassicas, on the other hand, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, have a unique genetic makeup that allows for a wide range of physical and chemical characteristics. This can result in very different shapes, sizes, and flavors within the same species.

    Overall, both apples and brassicas show how genetic diversity can lead to a range of variation within a species, but the factors that contribute to this variation can be different for each species.

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