Viggen Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 The first cultivated potato was grown in what is now Peru, researchers say, and it originated only once, not several times, as some experts propose. The genetic study shows the first potato known to have been farmed is genetically closest to a species now found only in southern Peru, the US and UK researchers write online, ahead of print, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. full article at ABC.net.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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