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Hunter-gatherers began cultivating wild plants around 10,000 years ago in at least four locations globally, marking the origins of agriculture. As nomadic tribes returned regularly to the same camps, they began noticing and cultivating plants growing in trash piles. This led them to experiment with growing select plants, becoming increasingly sedentary. Cereal grains like wheat, rice and maize provided high yields and were well-suited for storage, supporting larger, more complex civilizations. Tubers like p
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