April 2002 PMID 11983901

A single domestication for maize shown by multilocus microsatellite genotyping.

Yoshihiro Matsuoka, Yves Vigouroux, Major M Goodman, Jesus Sanchez G, Edward Buckler, John Doebley

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These discussions reflect interest in the article’s findings, with mentions of related domestication events and references to sources like doi: 10.1073/pnas.052125199. The tone is informational and supportive, highlighting the potential importance of confirming a single origin for maize that could reshape historical perspectives.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, emphasizing the evidence for a single domestication event for maize.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing related historical domestication processes and providing links for further info.

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The posts suggest that the research could influence understanding of crop domestication's history, indicating a moderate impact.

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Viajantestoria2
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Earliest direct evidence of plant processing in prehistoric Saharan pottery: https://t.co/CIdXlALTAK A single domestication for maize shown by multilocus microsatellite genotyping: https://t.co/hbUZ5VhEgN

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Fabián
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Referencias: doi: 10.1073/pnas.052125199

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@infrahumano And from “A single domestication for maize shown by multilocus microsatellite genotyping” (PNAS) https://t.co/sXBuzJDDpW https://t.co/1n7PD7bHxw

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Luis Díaz-Batalla
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Most domesticated plant and animal species originated between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago. During this time, crops and animals were domesticated multiple times independently, rice, common bean, millet, cotton, squash, cattle, sheep, and goats. https://t.co/2a5j1RBkO6

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The Surprising History of Corn as a Food Source

You probably have a bag of frozen corn in your freezer, but corn's journey from teosinte to staple crop is curious and complex. This video explores the reasons corn should not have become a major part of our diets and…

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Viajantestoria2
@Viajantestoria2 · X

Earliest direct evidence of plant processing in prehistoric Saharan pottery: https://t.co/CIdXlALTAK A single domestication for maize shown by multilocus microsatellite genotyping: https://t.co/hbUZ5VhEgN

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Luis Díaz-Batalla
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Most domesticated plant and animal species originated between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago. During this time, crops and animals were domesticated multiple times independently, rice, common bean, millet, cotton, squash, cattle, sheep, and goats. https://t.co/2a5j1RBkO6

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Colin Bendell
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@infrahumano And from “A single domestication for maize shown by multilocus microsatellite genotyping” (PNAS) https://t.co/sXBuzJDDpW https://t.co/1n7PD7bHxw

Jul 29, 2021 · 2,427 followers View post →
yetzehev
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@AliciaMstt @mattwridley https://t.co/iMVZjd7Lrs

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yetzehev
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@AliciaMstt @mattwridley Yeap, here you can find more information about it. https://t.co/iMVZjd7Lrs https://t.co/PP1tcNQV1B

Jun 19, 2020 · 1 like · 569 followers View post →
Fabián
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Referencias: doi: 10.1073/pnas.052125199

May 17, 2020 · 1 like · 827 followers View post →
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