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Unearthing History: Ancient Potatoes Reveal Indigenous Agricultural Genius


Research confirms the Four Corners potato was historically cultivated by Indigenous groups in the Southwest, showing advanced agricultural techniques and the potato's role in trade networks, significantly impacting plant diversity. A study reveals that a native potato species, Solanum jamesii, wa

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