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The Domestication of Plants Is Not Something That Happened and Came

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The domestication of plants is not something that happened and came to a halt in distant prehistoric times; it continues today. Discuss this point in the context of modern corn, in particular the distribution, control, and genetic management of large-scale agricultural varieties. Does the refinement of a species through restriction (of how it can be replanted) or genetic modification (to boost productivity) constitute a form of "domestication?" Why or why not?


Definitions:

Division of Labor

The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Class Distinctions

The categorization of individuals or groups based on their status, wealth, education, and other socioeconomic factors, leading to differential treatment and opportunities.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, and applying knowledge and skills, often seen as the ability to adapt to new situations.

Interdependence

A mutual reliance between two or more groups or things, where each is dependent on the other for success or survival.

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