The Brassicas represent a perfect little microcosm of the foundation of plant domestication. The genus contains around 37 species, most of them agricultural weeds or obscure wildflowers, but from those humble beginnings, a diverse range of vegetable and staple crops have emerged.
The three important wild species that underwent domestic selection are B. n…
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