Crop Domestication

Crop domestication is the process by which humans cultivate wild plants, selecting for traits that make them more useful, such as larger seeds, sweeter taste, or easier harvesting. Over generations, this selective breeding transforms wild species into domesticated crops with predictable growth and desirable characteristics. It’s a key step in developing stable food sources, enabling agriculture, population growth, and societal development. Essentially, domestication shapes plants to better serve human needs while maintaining their ability to reproduce and thrive in cultivated environments.