How humans made corn.

The video explores the transformation of Zea mays parviglumis into modern corn through selective breeding and genetic mutations. It discusses introgressive hybridization's role in corn genetics and George Beadle's experiment on genetic differences. The video also covers the cultivation of teosinte and Aztec agricultural innovations like chinampas, highlighting the technological advancements of pre-Columbian civilizations.

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