Corn's Wild Story You Never Learned in School
🌽 Ever wonder how a wild grass became one of the most influential crops in human history? Join me in exploring the incredible story of corn, the plant that transformed economies, diets, and even civilizations! From its humble beginnings as teosinte in Mexico's Balsas River Valley to its role as a global powerhouse, this episode of "The History of Plants" dives deep into the fascinating evolution of maize and its impact on the world. Subscribe for more History of Plants & wild botany:    / @plantrums  — 🪴 Resources & Links • Patreon (commentary & early access):   / plantrums  • Etsy (plant cuttings & tools): https://heyplantrums.etsy.com • Merch: https://shop.plantrums.com/ • Gear I use: https://www.plantrums.com/resources 💜 Stay Connected Blog: plantrums.com • TikTok:   / plantrums  • Instagram:   / plantrums  • Pinterest:   / plantrums  Some links may be affiliate URLs which earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Plantrums! Chapters 0:00 Intro 00:56 Part 1: The impossible plant 6:07 Part 2: Flesh of the Gods 13:35 Part 3: Ghost in the Genome 21:31 Part 4: A Monoculture Mind Credits Music: AudioHero / Envato Elements Stock footage/photography: Depositphotos / ING Image / Envato Elements #corn #PlantHistory #Plantrums
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