The communities in present-day Mexico transformed the small-grained wild plant into a more productive grain by selecting it over generations. Maize eventually became the staple food source across much of the American continent and lay at the center of the agricultural and social order of many Mesoamerican civilizations.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Domestication of Maize (Egypt)?
- The domestication of maize (Zea mays) took place in Mesoamerica through a long selection process from its wild ancestor, teosinte.
- When did Domestication of Maize (Egypt) happen?
- 7000 BCE
- Where did Domestication of Maize (Egypt) take place?
- Mezoamerika