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Ancient farmers accidentally created aggressive “warrior” wheat

Research indicates that ancient farming practices inadvertently led to the development of aggressive “warrior” wheat, which evolved traits to outcompete surrounding vegetation for sunlight and space. This finding highlights the impact of human agricultural interventions on plant evolution and can inform future sustainable farming practices.

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