Domestication of plants

Domestication of plants refers to the process by which humans cultivate and breed wild plants to enhance desirable traits, such as size, taste, and resistance to disease. This began thousands of years ago when early agricultural societies selectively grew certain plants that provided better yields or were easier to harvest. Over generations, these cultivated plants became distinct from their wild ancestors. Examples include wheat, rice, and corn, which have all been transformed through domestication to meet human needs, helping to shape modern agriculture and food systems.