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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, was historically transported and cultivated by Indigenous peoples across the Southwestern U.S…
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